VTA asks public to weigh in on southwest Gilroy road extension
Transportation planners are preparing to begin an environmental study for a project that will extend Santa Teresa Boulevard to the intersection of Highways 101 and 25 in Gilroy, and are asking the public and stakeholders to offer their input.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...
San Benito County nonprofit donates $1m to Cal Poly Animal Health Center
The Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for San Benito County, awarded a $1 million grant to Cal Poly’s Charles and Claire Jacobson Animal Health Center, providing transformational support for student learning and animal care.
The funding will enhance hands-on...
Hollister has new location for free mattress dropoff
Residents and businesses in San Benito County can now recycle their unwanted mattresses and box springs with the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program for free at a new site in San Benito County, says a press release from the nonprofit.
RJR Recycling, 1771...
Visionary Women’s Luncheon to honor three local leaders
Three local women will be honored for their leadership and service at an upcoming Visionary Women’s Luncheon in Hollister.
Ann Marie Sayers, Lucy Rodriguez and Rachel Perez will be recognized at the Aug. 22 luncheon, and annual event hosted by the Latino Coalition of San...
Gavilan MESA celebrates 10th annual graduation and transfer banquet
Gavilan College’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program celebrated a major milestone during its 10th Annual MESA Graduation and Transfer Banquet held on May 8 at Hecker Pass Winery.
The event honored graduating and transferring MESA students for their academic achievements, leadership and commitment to...
The Grove returns
More than a decade after Frank Léal opened The Grove as a farm-to-table restaurant on his Léal Vineyards estate off Pacheco Pass Highway, the venue has reemerged under a new name and a new business model: MOHI at the Grove.
The restaurant, which reopened this...
Letter: Former supe demonstrates rare courage
Reading “Velazquez plans to rerun for supe seat” (Hollister Free Lance, July 31) overjoyed me. The article reassured me that courageous people still exist!
Because of one brave person, democracy can still function. It takes extraordinary dedication to the common good to face extreme hostility...
Kinship Seneca marks 70 years of transforming lives in San Benito County
What began as a gathering of 35 civic-minded women determined to help children find permanent homes has grown into one of San Benito County’s most enduring philanthropic organizations.
Kinship Seneca is celebrating the 70th anniversary of both the organization and its signature Wine & Food...
Velazquez plans to rerun for supervisor’s seat after recall
Less than two months after the voters decided to remove him from office, former San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has thrown his hat in the ring to run again for the now vacant District 5 seat from which he was recalled in the...
Around Town: More than garlic: A festival that defines a community
There are certain events that become part of your life without you ever realizing it. They mark the seasons, become family traditions and, over time, become part of your own story.
For me, that event is the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Like so many people, I’ve been...
