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Farr opposes military action in Syria
Congressman Sam Farr, who represents San Benito County, has announced his opposition to military action in Syria.
Former sheriff’s deputy accused of embezzling set for hearing
Former county sheriff’s deputy Jason Lei, accused of embezzling from the deputies union, faces a court hearing Thursday in San Benito County.
United Way helps students start school year
Nearly 150 local students arrived at school this week with bags full of supplies thanks to a drive sponsored by the United Way of San Benito County.
Kathy Johnson named new director of hospital foundation
Kathy Johnson will be coming on board as the new director of the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation on Sept. 3.
Preferred option excludes county from ‘Legacy’ easement buy
A key environmental document for a federal easement program aiming to permanently set aside huge swaths of rangeland notes that San Benito County is excluded from the proposal's preferred alternative.
Local students treated to shopping spree at Target
On Saturday morning, 50 students from Hollister received a back-to-school shopping spree at Target.
Local residents touted for creating peace
At National Night Out Tuesday evening two local residents were honored as peace advocates in San Benito County. Assemblyman Luis Alejo selected Dolores Villalon and Robert Scattini to receive the 2013 California Peace Award along with three other residents or groups from his assembly district.
General plan special study areas up for discussion
San Benito County’s general plan update could take up to two years to complete, despite estimates earlier this year that it might be completed this fall.
BLM to pursue fracking study of public lands in local area
The Bureau of Land Management will call in a third party to conduct a science and planning review of oil and gas development practices, including hydraulic fracturing, on public lands overseen by the Hollister field office, according to an announcement released Friday.
Briefs: Volunteers needed for thrift shop, community clean up and more
Pat’s Place seeks volunteers
