Gavilan alum takes flight in aerospace engineering
When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan College’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program in fall 2019, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA and Pratt & Whitney.
“I wanted to do something with my...
Hollister, county, SJB finally agree on fire contract
After months of fraught negotiations, San Benito County and the City of San Juan Bautista have finally come to an agreement on fire and emergency medical services with the City of Hollister.
The board of supervisors approved the county’s side of the contract for fire...
Chamber of Commerce announces annual award winners
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and Foundation will honor local people, businesses and organizations Sept. 20 at their 104th annual Awards Dinner.
The purpose of the “Man and Woman of the Year” awards is to recognize residents of San Benito County who serve...
Community Foundation welcomes Shannon Chastaine
The Community Foundation for San Benito County recently hired Shannon Chastaine as its new Director of Development and Donor Services. With a career dedicated to fostering relationships, advancing meaningful causes and aligning donor passions with impactful giving, Chastaine brings a wealth of experience and...
Local Scene: Art exhibit, USGA qualifying in San Juan Bautista
SJB art exhibit celebrates iconic Route 66
A new art exhibit, “Painting Route 66: An Artist Road Trip,” will open in San Juan Bautista with a June 21 reception from 5-7pm. The exhibit will remain open to the public through Aug. 10.
The exhibit and reception...
Gilroy Garlic Festival tickets go on sale May 31
Operators of the Gilroy Gardens and the Garlic Festival Association have been busy working together to finalize details for the 2025 Garlic Festival—which is returning this summer after a five-year absence.
Tickets for the event will go on sale 12pm May 31on the association’s website.
On...
Mushroom Festival returns with focus on community, scholarships
The annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival is set to return May 24-25 at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater and surrounding area, bringing with it an enhanced focus on community involvement and educational scholarships while celebrating the region's fungal heritage.
The festival, which has been running...
San Benito County interim CAO joins regional board
San Benito County’s Interim County Administrative Officer, Henie Ring, was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership.
Ring joins incoming board members that include Hartnell College Superintendent/President Michael Gutierrez, UC Santa Cruz Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Mark Delos...
Rebekah Children’s Services teams with Gavilan College to create culinary career pathway for at-risk youth
In a move to expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth, Rebekah Children’s Services announced a new partnership with Gavilan College that will allow students in their Kneaded Culinary Academy to earn college credit and certification starting this fall.
The three-way collaboration was unveiled during a...
El Teatro Campesino is District 17 Nonprofit of the Year
San Juan Bautista-based El Teatro Campesino was named by Sen. John Laird as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for District 17.
“For over half a century, El Teatro Campesino has uplifted the voices of working people, celebrated Chicano culture, and inspired generations through the...
