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Mobile Dental Van brings vital health services to San Benito County

April 22, 2026

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Cherry growers expect light crop due to weather challenges

April 22, 2026

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San Benito County Sheriff’s deputy accused of loaning firearm to teen in Gilroy

April 21, 2026

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‘Comic Potential’ opens April 24

April 20, 2026

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Film, panel celebrate diversity, self expression

April 17, 2026

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San Benito County Sheriff’s deputy accused of loaning firearm to teen in Gilroy

Authorities in two counties are investigating a San Benito County Sheriff’s deputy who is accused of providing a semiautomatic firearm to a teen in...

Film, panel celebrate diversity, self expression

A short animated film featuring the final performance of Paul Reubens, best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, screened April 14 during the...

Letter: Recall presents a choice on the future of San Benito County

The “Valley of Hearts Delight” existed as San Jose’s springtime produced a breathtaking vista of thousands of acres of fruit trees bursting alive in...

Gavilan spring production explores key chapter of local history

Gavilan College’s theater program will present Luis Valdez’s “Bandido!” on stage for their spring production. Tickets are on sale now for show dates scheduled...

Letter: Recall could result in runaway development in San Benito County

It’s truly disturbing that a political scheme driven by personal vendettas and pro-housing special interests has led to a recall attempt on the June...

Gilroy Garlic Festival tickets for South Valley locals go on sale Sunday

Tickets go on sale April 19—for local residents only—for the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Festival. The exclusive first release of tickets is reserved for residents...

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‘Comic Potential’ opens April 24

April 20, 2026

In an entertainment industry that has been overtaken by the artificial, can its writers and performers still find a human connection? This is the question at the heart of “Comic Potential,” opening April 24 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Written in 1999, the play imagines a near-future television industry...