Tag: san benito county
First 5 close to separation from county
Required as part of First 5 San Benito becoming an independent entity separate from the county, the board of supervisors must approve a separation agreement and a contract for a parent health educator going forward.
Guest View: Alejo’s solution to fix state roads
If you drove your car today, or took a bus to get around, this is something you likely experienced—a pothole!
Community Board: Agencies ought to move now on solar project
There never really was a doubt that San Benito County supervisors would support the Panoche Valley Solar Project, a 247-megawatt effort set to result in an estimated 500 construction jobs locally and even more over the long term. It’s less clear, though, how four state and federal agencies might rule on the project opposed by an array of big environmental groups and neighbors of the site.
Local high school graduation rates beat state norm
The county’s two main high schools have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than the state.
Six years later, sides in solar debate make final push
Shani Kleinhaus believes the Panoche Valley could become a refuge for many species and she sees its big solar project—awaiting state and federal permits—as a roadblock toward that and other environmental goals.
Free breakfast, lunch offered at school sites for summer
When classes end for the summer, those receiving subsidized school breakfasts and lunches may start to feel the pangs of hunger.
Derby rebound keeps rolling in Hollister
Roller derby is back in a big way, and women are at the head of the pack.
Updated: Longtime head librarian Wahdan left influential mark
Jo Wahdan, an influential figure in the evolution of the San Benito County Free Library who launched the adult literacy and bookmobile programs and led the institution into the digital age, has died. She was 78.
Vasquez: Is this the gateway?
Free Lance columnist Sonora Vasquez opens up about the possible implications from Ireland's historic vote on same-sex marriage. Vasquez asks the question: Is this the gateway?
Dwindling bee populations have keepers buzzing
When wind blows across Aromas resident Rich Mockabee’s backyard, it buzzes with life. That’s because Mockabee owns dozens of pale, yellow crates holding millions of bees.
