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Baer named to Dean’s List
Alexandria Baer, of Hollister, earned Dean's List distinction for the Fall 2022 semester, one of more than 330 undergraduate students to be recognized.
The Dean's List comprises undergraduate students who meet requirements in the Colleges of Arts and Science and Professional...
Nurses, hospital sign new contract
Local registered nurses and the board of directors of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital agreed to a new contract that “includes victories for patients and nurses,” according to the medical employees’ union.
Nurses represented by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United ratified the four-year contract on...
State grants aim to improve local water storage recovery
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the San Benito County Water District (SBCWD) will be awarded two grants to support local water resiliency efforts.
The project that received funding—Accelerated Drought Response Project or ADRoP—is centered around groundwater recharge efforts. To accomplish this...
Donor pledges $50k match for nonprofit grants from Community Foundation for San Benito County
The Community Foundation for San Benito County (CFSBC) recently announced the launch of its 2026 Spring Grants Campaign, a community fundraising initiative running April 6-May 1. The foundation announced on April 22 that a generous local donor has pledged $50,000 to match every community...
