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A group of local residents is once again attempting to get San Benito County voters more involved in local land use decisions, citing ongoing growth challenges and a history of excessive influence by developers. On Jan. 31, proponents submitted a notice to circulate a petition...

Inmate Daniel Lopez Zavala escaped from the San Benito County Correctional Facility early Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities are asking the public to keep an eye out and call police if anyone sees him. About 1:53am May 28, Zavala escaped from the...

Gavilan College’s theater program will present Luis Valdez’s “Bandido!” on stage for their spring production. Tickets are on sale now for show dates scheduled for 8pm May 8, 9, 15 and 16; and a matinee at 2pm May 16 at the college’s Gilroy campus...

While California K-12 students will still be required to wear masks once the state's indoor mask mandate ends this week, one of the state’s top health officials said Monday that a decision on in-school mask requirements could be made by the end of the...

The 2026-27 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury was selected and sworn in June 30, marking the start of a one-year term dedicated to investigating local government operations and promoting public accountability. The Superior Court of California, San Benito County announced that the incoming grand...

Human remains found in Gilroy recently have been confirmed to be that of a 33-year-old woman who went missing in late July and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested on suspicion of killing her, police said Oct. 4. Ivan Alfaro Escobedo allegedly cut Alyssa Salazar’s body...

Since Rachel Smithee graduated from San Benito High in 2015, the girls water polo team has endured one of its toughest stretches in program history. The Haybalers couldn't even field a team for the 2016 and 2017 seasons because of a lack of numbers,...

The proponents of a local initiative that would require voter approval before rural and agricultural property owners in San Benito County can rezone their land have gained enough signatures to place the measure on the November ballot, according to sources. The results are not official,...

If the early results hold up, Hollister will have a new mayor for the first time in more than a decade.  As of Nov. 9, according to Nov. 8 election results posted on the San Benito County Elections page, Mia Casey is leading the race...

The construction of a new four-lane expressway adjacent to Highway 156 in San Benito County continues this week, with work taking place behind K-rail barriers south of the highway’s current alignment.  Crews in the next two weeks will proceed with roadway excavation for underground construction,...