3.0-magnitude earthquake reported in San Martin
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake was reported Tuesday morning near San Martin in southern Santa Clara County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was reported at 10:40am April 11 and was centered about 5 miles east-northeast of San Martin and 12 miles east of Morgan...
Letter: Shameful spending
In the words of Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer, “Fix the damn roads!” And this is directed to the COUNTY.
By no means should the COUNTY ever rely on any input from the CITY in this regard, considering the absolutely disgusting revisions to the streets of...
Letter: Protect the fruit, slow the growth
Sunday, June 23 dawned another glorious day in San Benito County.
In the south, the Saddle Horse Show (a LEGACY of the wide-open ranches of historical times) was gearing up for its annual display of traditional horsemanship. To the north, tree branches were bending under...
Supt. search down to six candidates
The current five-member Hollister School District Board of Education convened in closed session Dec. 8 to interview six finalists for the superintendent job.
The governing body was to conduct more in-person interviews with the finalists again Dec. 13 with a goal of identifying one finalist...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month in San Benito County
San Benito Public Health Services has joined the American Dental Association in proclaiming February as Children’s Dental Health Month, says a press release from San Benito County.
“The health of our families in our city and our state are dependent on the good health of...
Two injured in crash on Highway 129
Two men were hospitalized with major injuries following a crash Monday morning on State Highway 129 in Santa Cruz County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The two-car crash occurred about 6:30am Jan. 29 near Rogge Lane, east of Watsonville.
Details of what led to the...
Cyclist killed by falling tree branch in Gilroy
A bicyclist was killed July 18 when a tree branch fell on her in Gilroy, the California Highway Patrol said.
The 65-year-old woman was traveling southbound on Roop Road north of Leavesley Road at an unknown speed when a large tree branch broke off and...
Grant brings fresh, local food to San Benito County students
San Benito High School District recently received a $200,000 Farm To School Incubator Grant to procure fresh produce and meat that is locally grown and organically farmed in San Benito County, according to a press release from the district.
Additionally, the funding from the California...
Letter: New residents have a right to oppose growth
Lately I have been coming across the refrain that newer residents of San Benito County are somehow hypocritical if they voice concern or opposition to the out-of-control housing growth. This could not be further from the truth. Our newly settled neighbors have some of...
Letter: A heartfelt thank you from county registrar of voters
Open letter to San Benito County residents, Nov. 8:
I am writing to share my gratitude for your engagement in our recent election and to provide a brief update on how the day unfolded. Thanks to your participation, the election was a resounding success, with...
