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For the sixth-consecutive year, professional bull riders will make their way to San Benito County on Sept. 8, but this year’s Hollister bull ridding festivities will be slightly different.

Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria are all around us in an intimate way since it normally lives on the skin and mucous membranes of both people and animals alike. It usually is not of a concern to the individual if the skin is functioning normally and there is not a risk for infection (e.g., systemic illness and immune compromise). When infection is present, usually of the skin, most staph bacteria are susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics. Although many individuals walk around every day with staph bacteria, not all staph are alike. Indeed, Staphylococcus aureus prefers people (as well as pigs and some horses) over dogs and cats, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius likes the skin of companion animals over man.

A suspect broke into boxing champion Robert Guerrero’s home on Dowdy Street two weeks ago, stealing a shotgun and professional boxing equipment.

Addison is a 2-year-old cat who would make a great lap cat. He is also good with dogs and kittens and likes to play. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since April and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

Antolin Garcia Torres, the Morgan Hill man accused of murdering missing cheerleader Sierra LaMar, did not appear in court Wendesday afternoon after the public defender’s office was granted a continuance of the plea hearing until Sept. 26.

Santa Clara County Sheriff’s blotter

HONORS: San Benito Stage Company awards scholarships: This year, the San Benito Stage Company established a new scholarship program. SBSC was able to award two scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The inspiration for the scholarships was due to a $500 annual gift from Paul King in memory of his son Dave King, a former participant with SBSC. The board of directors of San Benito Stage Company voted to match the gift and set up a second annual $500 scholarship.

Gilroy paramedics pronounced a man dead after a Gilroy man taking his routine morning walk discovered a bloody body lying in the bushes behind Mi Pueblo grocery store on First Street and Wayland Lane around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday.