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Letter: ‘Tort tax’ is a burden we all share

February 12, 2026

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HHMH women’s health introduces specialist Dr. Katherine Volpe

February 12, 2026

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Chamber appoints Christina Reyes as interim director

February 11, 2026

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Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back

February 11, 2026

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HHMH women’s health introduces specialist Dr. Katherine Volpe

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has expanded its Women's Health Services by introducing Katherine Volpe, MD, to support women’s health in San Benito County. Dr. Volpe...

Chamber appoints Christina Reyes as interim director

The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Christina Reyes is named the new interim chief executive officer. Reyes was appointed unanimously...

Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back

The Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back for 2026, following a seven-year hiatus. Online applications are currently being accepted for the pageant, which will take...

Mattie Scariot takes the helm at CMAP TV

Longtime director of the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Mattie Scariot was recently appointed as Interim Executive Director of Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP...

State certifies San Benito County housing element

State authorities last week certified San Benito County’s latest housing element—more than six months after it was initially submitted, finally unlocking millions of dollars...

Letter: County supervisors discuss change of meeting times

Sometime between now and Feb. 24, San Benito County Supervisors will discuss whether to change their meeting schedule to respect the people’s right to...

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Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back

February 11, 2026

The Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back for 2026, following a seven-year hiatus. Online applications are currently being accepted for the pageant, which will take place April 19. The deadline to enter the pageant is 4pm March 16. To apply for the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant, visit tinyurl.com/y4ch9bhh. Applicants aged 18-25...