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Ask Bill Hawkins where he was born and he won’t say San Benito County – he says he was born in a San Francisco hospital and started his life in North County when he was two weeks old. But he has spent most of his 90 years dedicated to his family ranch and public service.

Fifth Wall begins auditions

The Women’s Club of Hollister held its annual Student Art Show Feb. 13. They received more than 70 entries from students in San Benito County. The contest was open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in San Benito County or attend school in San Benito County.

An environmental scoping meeting will be held March 13, at 6 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors' chambers to discuss the Resource Recovery Park.

San Benito County supervisors will discuss two issues related to healthcare at Tuesday’s meeting, set for 9 a.m. in the board chambers.

The San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday at 9 a.m. will hold a special board meeting in which they will discuss budget items, including a report from an ad-hoc committee on the public defender contracts.

The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter is currently seeking nominations for its annual Hero Awards, which recognizes members of the Monterey and San Benito County community who have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness.

With the start of a new year, the YMCA of San Benito County is focusing its programs on health and wellness. From the classes offered for active adults to preschool sports to after school programs, the annual community support campaign makes the offerings accessible to more people in the community.

A $19 million state training grant will help nearly 2,500 residents in 13 counties receive training for new careers, including 50 residents of San Benito County.

Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) today introduced Assembly Bill 280, which places a three-month cap on the severance pay of a school district superintendent. Currently, when a superintendent’s contract of employment is terminated, he or she is eligible for a severance pay of up to 18 times their monthly salary, which can potentially be very costly.