Junior Livestock Auction raises $1.2M
One of the San Benito County Fair's highlights was the Junior Livestock Auction, which was hailed by fair organizers as a “huge success” as local 4H and FFA students collectively raised $1.2 million auctioning off the animals they raised.
The students auctioned off 290 animals...
Coleman joins Santa Teresa Dental
Santa Teresa Dental announced that Brielle Coleman has joined its technologically advanced practice as a certified dental assistant.
Robotics FIRST
San Benito County’s growing and enthusiastic community of robotics students and mentors held an inaugural Robotics Community Day at Hollister High School’s Science & Robotics building April 15.
Families, kids and anyone interested in robotics and STEM education were treated to demonstrations and presentations by...
Shop local Saturday set for Dec. 1
More than 80 businesses in San Benito County have signed on to participate in the Holiday Cheer Shop Hop, an effort to highlight the offerings of local businesses and to offer a chance for holiday shopping without leaving the county.
Gilroy restaurant would feature bikini-clad dancers
If Bob Tapella's vision for the old Jeffrey's Restaurant comes to fruition, patrons will be savoring delicious French Dip sandwiches and a cold beer in a classy restaurant in front, or in the company of bikini-clad beauties in the back.
Council moves to ask voters to increase Hollister hotel tax
The Hollister City Council voted last week to put a proposed occupancy tax increase on the ballot for the November 2024 general election. If passed, this would be the first time since 1986 that voters will decide to increase the tax on hotel stays...
Casillas appointed new Hazel Hawkins CEO
At a tense board meeting Jan. 25, the San Benito Health Care District board voted to appoint Mary Casillas to the permanent CEO position of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, with a contract that increases her salary by more than 45 percent.
Area residents, hospital nurses—and...
Good Times purchases Watsonville Register-Pajaronian
Santa Cruz’s Good Times has purchased the 151-year-old Watsonville Register-Pajaronian and its companion publication Aptos Life from News Media Corp. of Rochelle, Illinois.
Good Times is an affiliate of New SV Media, which publishes the Free Lance. New SV Media will operate News Media’s four...
