VTA asks public to weigh in on southwest Gilroy road extension
Transportation planners are preparing to begin an environmental study for a project that will extend Santa Teresa Boulevard to the intersection of Highways 101 and 25 in Gilroy, and are asking the public and stakeholders to offer their input.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...
San Benito County nonprofit donates $1m to Cal Poly Animal Health Center
The Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for San Benito County, awarded a $1 million grant to Cal Poly’s Charles and Claire Jacobson Animal Health Center, providing transformational support for student learning and animal care.
The funding will enhance hands-on...
Hollister has new location for free mattress dropoff
Residents and businesses in San Benito County can now recycle their unwanted mattresses and box springs with the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program for free at a new site in San Benito County, says a press release from the nonprofit.
RJR Recycling, 1771...
Visionary Women’s Luncheon to honor three local leaders
Three local women will be honored for their leadership and service at an upcoming Visionary Women’s Luncheon in Hollister.
Ann Marie Sayers, Lucy Rodriguez and Rachel Perez will be recognized at the Aug. 22 luncheon, and annual event hosted by the Latino Coalition of San...
Gavilan MESA celebrates 10th annual graduation and transfer banquet
Gavilan College’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program celebrated a major milestone during its 10th Annual MESA Graduation and Transfer Banquet held on May 8 at Hecker Pass Winery.
The event honored graduating and transferring MESA students for their academic achievements, leadership and commitment to...
Kinship Seneca marks 70 years of transforming lives in San Benito County
What began as a gathering of 35 civic-minded women determined to help children find permanent homes has grown into one of San Benito County’s most enduring philanthropic organizations.
Kinship Seneca is celebrating the 70th anniversary of both the organization and its signature Wine & Food...
Velazquez plans to rerun for supervisor’s seat after recall
Less than two months after the voters decided to remove him from office, former San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has thrown his hat in the ring to run again for the now vacant District 5 seat from which he was recalled in the...
Hollister School District performs facility upgrades over summer break
The Hollister School District has been quite busy upgrading facilities and grounds during the summer break.
Director of Maintenance and Operations Aaron Buzzetta provided a rundown of key highlights for a variety of work happening at sites throughout the district during the break. The initiatives...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
Three motorists die in separate accidents in South Valley
Three people died in separate vehicle accidents in South Valley over the July 25-26 weekend, according to authorities. Two of the crashes involved motorcycles, with their riders pronounced dead after officers responded.
A California Highway Patrol commander emphasized that most accidents are preventable, and urged...
