Surrounded by family and friends, Hollister resident and local businessman, Alfonso "Al" J. Castañeda, was honored at Tuesday’s night Hollister City Council meeting with a plaque proclaiming Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 as Al Castañeda Day in the city of Hollister.
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez made the presentation, describing the soon-to-be retired, owner of Doña Esther restaurant in San Juan Bautista as a model citizen and businessman—a sentiment shared by the council members who spoke of Castañeda following Velazquez’s presentation.