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...
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...
Hollister School District performs facility upgrades over summer break
The Hollister School District has been quite busy upgrading facilities and grounds during the summer break.
Director of Maintenance and Operations Aaron Buzzetta provided a rundown of key highlights for a variety of work happening at sites throughout the district during the break. The initiatives...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
Indigenous Fashion Show celebrates Native design, culture in South Valley
On Aug. 29, the Pavilion at Bolado Park Event Center will transform into a runway. The Indigenous Fashion Show Gala will celebrate Native designs while featuring Aztec dance, live performances, food and community.
The event is presented 3-9pm by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network in...
Gavilan College to host ‘Ready, Set, Enroll’ event
Gavilan College will host its annual “Ready, Set, Enroll” event on Aug. 1 to help new and returning students complete enrollment and prepare for the fall 2026 semester.
The free event will take place from 9am-2pm at the college's Gilroy and Hollister campuses. The Gilroy...
