Community Foundation of San Benito County names Kartashov as CEO
The Community Foundation for San Benito County this week announced the board of directors has appointed Cassandra Kartashov as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Kartashov will begin her new role Nov. 17.
With more than 15 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership,...
Hundreds join rally against Gilroy mining proposal
Hundreds of people rallied against a proposed mining project south of Gilroy in front of Santa Clara County government buildings on Sept. 10, at an event co-sponsored by 70 area organizations that advocate for human rights and environmental protection.
During the rally, about 75 members...
Public comment period is open for housing element review
The public review period is open for the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for San Benito County’s 2023-31 Housing Element Implementation Project. The public review period started Sept. 12 and continues through Oct. 13.
The county recently posted its Notice of Intent to...
Business buzz: Renovated Arco business to hold grand opening
After recently reopening with completed renovations, the Arco ampm store and gas station on Gateway Drive will be holding a grand opening Friday and Saturday.
More room for Fitness
Owners of Anytime Fitness Russ and Jaime Allen celebrated the additional space they recently added to their Gilroy facility, nearly doubling the floor space. Additional new machines and a second classroom make it even more convenient and easier to use to achieve your workout goals. Located at 755 First St., managers Brad Gwinn and Christopher Madewell invite you to stop in for a tour.
US Technical Ceramics gets $3M in financing
US Technical Ceramics, a Morgan Hill-based manufacturer of structural ceramics for a variety of industries, announced it recently closed a $3 million commercial loan using a new SBA debt refinance program arranged by Pinnacle Bank and CDC Small Business Finance.
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Bill’s Bullpen Baseball Cards and Comics shop has been in the same spot in downtown Hollister for the past 34 years. Photos of little league baseball teams the store has sponsored of years past still hang on the wall.
The comic book shop is just...
Get it right here
The holiday season is here, which means it’s time to decide who’s been naughty or nice. Instead of running to the computer for what and where to shop this year, treat yourself to a day of discovery by checking out the numerous local shops...













