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Santa Clara County staff are looking into a possible increase in the local minimum wage for those who work in unincorporated areas, in order to decrease residents’ reliance on government assistance and create a “level playing field” with nearby communities.

Three 8-week-old kittens are available for adoption from Hollister Animal Care and Services, 1331 South St., Hollister. $80 includes spay/neuter and first vaccinations. Open Monday through Friday, 12 to 5 p.m. Details: (831) 636-4320.

Those of us who are old enough to remember the “Ghostbusters” film from 1984 recall this catchy refrain.  Who are you going to call for help when your house is haunted? Ghostbusters!

Go karts, bumper boats and miniature golf are just a handful of examples of what local high school seniors will get to enjoy during their annual Sober Grad Night festivities to help curb underage drinking and impaired driving during a time when graduating seniors are looking to celebrate their successes.

    DEAR ABBY: I would like to respond to "Solitary Woman in Ottawa, Canada," the expectant mom who asked how she could raise her child to enjoy "periods of quiet, reflective fun by himself."

In the Morgan Hill Police Department’s ongoing undercover “shoulder tap” operation to crack down on adults who might purchase alcohol for those underage, officers arrested a suspect for doing just that last month. 

The Pet Friends 5th Annual WagnWalk fundraiser is coming up, on June 22nd, 2013. It will be held at the Granite Rock Southside Quarry, in conjunction with the Granite Rock Open House there. Chose either the 5K run for two-legged competitors, or the 5k walk with or without your four-legged friend. Sweetie-pie says he'll be there, probably with his buddy Sammy. Go to the Pet Friends website at http://www.petfriends.org/. for more information and to sign up for the WagnWalk. Or call 831-634-1191 for more information.