Kathy Johnson named interim foundation CEO
The Community Foundation for San Benito County this week announced its board has appointed Kathy Johnson as its interim CEO.
Johnson brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the local foundation, says a press release from the Community Foundation for San Benito...
District, Insight move toward hospital sale following successful Measure X campaign
San Benito Health Care District officials and representatives of Insight Health this week declared that Measure X has received voter approval in the Nov. 5 election, issuing statements on their next efforts to transfer ownership of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to the Michigan-based healthcare...
Halloween events scheduled for Oct. 31 in downtown Hollister
Halloween is on Oct. 31, and a number of local and area activities are scheduled in addition to anticipated neighborhood trick-or-treating.
From 4-7pm, the City of Hollister’s Parks and Recreation department will host holiday activities including trick-or-treating, a costume contest and other festivities. The events...
Local Scene: Apply for Arts Express Grant
Apply for Arts Express Grant
The San Benito County Arts Council is inviting local artists, art groups and art and cultural organizations to apply to their 2024 Arts Express Grant Program for general operations and project-based funding for art programs, projects and activities that will...
Local Scene: Anza Trail Moonlight Walk is Nov. 16
Anza Trail Moonlight Walk on Nov. 16
The fifth annual Moonlight Walk on Anza Trail will take place Nov. 16. The event includes a celebration of the Old Stage Road, San Benito County’s 150th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of the Anza Trail naming and the...
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
Local Scene: South Valley Symphony performs Dec. 14
Local land trusts receive grant funding
Two area land trusts received more than $200,000 worth of grants from the California Council of Land Trusts’ Capacity Building Grant Program.
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust, based in Santa Cruz County, received $105,500 for stewarding ancestral lands, says a...
Gavilan College receives federal funds for STEM education for Latino students
U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students.
“Diversity in the STEM workforce matters, and I am glad to see Gavilan College is implementing an innovative program...
