Local Scene: Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud competition returns
The San Benito County Arts Council invites the community to Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest, on Feb. 16 at 6pm at Anzar High School.
This competition, presented in partnership with San Benito High School, Aromas San Juan Unified...
Suncoast Organic Farm serves up artisan bread and craft beer
In the rolling hills south of Hollister, the Miller family have transformed a former walnut farm into an eclectic “destination bakery” that reflects their philosophy of giving new life to old structures and traditions.
The heart of Suncoast Organic Farms is a century-old barn that...
Elections officials hope to wrap up vote count by Wednesday
San Benito County elections officials have a total of 617 ballots left to count in the Nov. 8 election as of Monday morning.
The vast majority of the uncounted ballots—498 mailed ballots—are considered “challenged,” and the voters who submitted them have until 5pm Nov. 23...
Local Scene: Literacy summit scheduled for Jan. 25
Help address literacy challenges at Jan. 25 summit
Local education officials and experts will host a literacy summit in San Benito County next week in order to address the achievement gap in reading and language arts education among local students.
The SBCOE Literacy Summit: Unlocking a...
Cannery Club celebrates one-year anniversary
Twin Oaks Hollister residents will celebrate the first anniversary of The Cannery Club, their private community clubhouse, from 12-3pm on Aug. 12.
Twin Oaks, located at 2071 Red Oak Drive in Hollister, comprises 168 homes, of which about half are complete and occupied. Twin Oaks...
Roundabout construction continues at Highways 25, 156
Construction of a new traffic roundabout at the intersection of State Routes 25 and 156 near Hollister continues this week with work taking place behind protective concrete barriers, according to the California Department of Transportation.
Recently installed K-rail at all four approaches to the construction...
Solar rep sees buildout on horizon
A PV2 Energy representative addressed speculation about downsizing the Panoche Valley Solar Farm project at a county meeting Tuesday.
PV2 Energy, the corporation constructing the solar farm, has secured approximately 26,000 acres for the project, with around 3,200 acres being used for solar development. The...
‘Hollister Halftime’ draws families seeking resources
The Hollister School District held its inaugural Hollister Halftime Community Connections event Feb. 1 at Sunnyslope Elementary School.
The well-attended event featured youth workshops, parent workshops, a keynote speaker, health screenings, participation from community organizations, breakfast and lunch, childcare and transportation.
School leaders kicked off the...
