County supes plead to governor for more Covid-19 vaccines
San Benito County is home to some of the most vulnerable residents when it comes to the health impact of Covid-19—specifically, Latinos and farmworkers—but has received fewer vaccine doses per capita than most other counties in California, according to a Feb. 11 letter from...
After another snag, group abandons effort to recall mayor
The voters who have been trying to recall Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez have abandoned the initiative after their attempts to meet legal noticing requirements failed for the fourth time.
Instead, the mayor’s detractors will focus on finding a candidate to run against Velazquez in the...
Candidates locked in tight District 1 Supervisor race
The two candidates for San Benito County District 1 Supervisor are in a close race, with less than 100 votes separating them in the early, unofficial Nov. 8 results counted by elections officials.
As of the morning of Nov. 9, incumbent Betsy Dirks trails challenger...
High School District appeals charter school ruling
The San Benito High School District plans to appeal a superior court decision that upheld the County Board of Education’s approval of the Polytechnic Academy charter school.
SBHSD Superintendent Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum said Polytechnic Academy would “have a profoundly negative impact on the district’s most...
Hollister PD releases video of 2016 arrest
The Hollister Police Department last week released video from a 2016 arrest in which a suspect is seen assaulting police and resisting arrest as the officers used force to attempt to subdue him at a county law enforcement facility.
The video showing the arrest of...
Current San Benito High, recent graduates advance to National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Wyoming
Despite having only practiced once or twice together before the California High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Bishop June 13-18, Billy Aviles and Carson Jones finished as the runners-up in team roping.
The performance earned them a spot in the National High School Rodeo...
Federal, state water managers announce increased deliveries
Managers of California’s two main water storage and delivery systems on March 22 announced increases to forecasted water allocations for millions of people and vast tracts of farmland.
The state Department of Water Resources, which runs the State Water Project, said its anticipated water deliveries...
Office of Education celebrates Employees of Year
The San Benito County Office of Education on May 31 recognized the Certificated and Classified Employees of the year from schools throughout the county.
The annual SBCOE Employee of the Year celebration recognizes education staff who “challenge, motivate and inspire students,” says a press release...
Kiddie Parade marches through downtown Hollister
The festivities for Independence Day in downtown Hollister started off with a Kiddie Parade on Monday morning.
San Benito Street was briefly taken over by dozens of holiday-spirited children riding decked out bicycles, tricycles and battery-powered toy cars displaying the American flag.
The kiddos were accompanied...
South Valley Symphony seeks volunteers on stage and on the board
South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to perform and to serve on its nonprofit board of directors.
Musical talent is wanted on stage, with rehearsals starting Aug. 28 for the next SVS concert scheduled for Oct. 12. Violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists are especially...
