San Benito County hosts free ‘Recycle Day’
Safely dispose of unwanted tires, mattresses, electronic waste and household hazardous waste, for free, at the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 7.
The free Recycle Day event will take place from 9am-1pm, in the parking lot shared by the sheriff’s office and Resource...
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...
State controller agrees to audit San Benito County
The California State Controller’s office this week notified San Benito County officials that its Local Government Oversight Team will conduct a full audit of the county’s finances.
County officials said in a press release that the audit is expected to begin promptly and the controller...
Gilroy Gardens’ holiday lights events continue through Dec. 31
Hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights have transformed Gilroy Gardens into a winter wonderland, drawing families eager to experience the park’s North Pole Nights celebration through Dec. 31.
The immersive holiday event features dazzling light displays throughout the horticultural theme park, including a 100-foot North...
California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends
Food insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Dec. 12.
“Families are buying less food,” said May...
Local Scene: Offer input on regional transportation plan
San Benito County as well as Hollister and San Juan Bautista officials will host a public hearing on Jan. 15 on the Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.
The hearing will take place at 4pm at the San Benito County Board of Supervisors chambers, 481 Fourth...
Relief for Rover
Few kids think of much beyond toys during the holiday season. They create lists, dog-ear the pages of toy catalogs or draw circles around their favorite playthings in catalogs and store ads.
They covet the latest gadgets, the newest gaming consoles and the limited edition...
Strada Verde developer asks county to halt environmental study
San Benito County officials clarified late last week that the developer of the proposed Strada Verde Innovation Park—which was the subject of a failed November 2020 ballot initiative—has asked the county to pause its work on the project’s application.
“As a result, work on the...
Annual 12 Days of Giving begins
It's that time of year. The music is back, the commercials have started and stores are gearing up for the holiday rush.
While San Benito County residents mull holiday plans and dread upcoming credit card bills, San Benito County's 12 Days of Giving, Dec. 1-12,...
