San Benito grads step into the future
The blistering heat made for a warm visit to San Benito High School on Tuesday afternoon, but that wasn’t going to stop members of the Class of 2020 from celebrating their big day.
Kenneth Kliewer was one of 60 seniors to receive their diploma during...
Human rights commission opposes Sargent Mine
The Santa Clara County Human Rights Commission last week voted to help the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band protect its sacred ancestral lands—known as Juristac—from being developed into a sand and gravel quarry.
The 15-seat commission at the Nov. 4 meeting unanimously voted to send the...
Police to set DUI checkpoint in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department is taking extra precautionary measures to crack down on people driving under the influence during Labor Day Weekend by placing a license checkpoint within the city limits.
The police department on Sept. 2 issued a press release stating that DUI checkpoints...
Sources: Petition gathers ample signatures for ballot
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,...
Town Hall scheduled for Aug. 22 on landfill expansion
San Benito County will host a town hall workshop on the draft environmental impact report for the John Smith Road Landfill expansion project on Aug. 22. The workshop will start at 6:30pm, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street in Hollister.
The workshop...
Local Scene: Bach to Blues; Community Solutions gala
Bach to Blues Concert returns March 18
The Bach to Blues Concert returns to the Gavilan College Theater on March 18 at 7:30pm.
Bach to Blues is a fundraising concert that showcases faculty, students and local talent. This year's guest performers include the San Benito Oriana...
Local Scene: Miss CA Rodeo Contest
Miss CA Rodeo Contest applications open soon
Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can run for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas and become an ambassador for the largest professional rodeo in the state. Entries for...
HSD art teacher overjoyed to brighten young students’ days
Whether it’s the positive feedback or soothing music in the background, there’s a calming vibe in Janet Carlen’s classrooms.
Carlen teaches TK through first-grade students at Sunnyslope and Cerra Vista Elementary Schools. While she has taught for a decade, Carlen joined the Hollister School District...
June 7 ballot features full slate of local candidates
San Benito County voters will have an abundance of choices for numerous local offices that will appear on the June 7 primary ballot.
The local ballot features the newly redrawn 18th U.S. Congressional District, three county supervisors seats, district attorney’s office, sheriff-coroner and more. The...
