Amah Mutsun Land Trust names new director
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust board of directors appointed Noelle Chambers as its new executive director.
Chambers is the former Vice President of Conservation at Peninsula Open Space Trust, where she worked for 20 years and helped execute the successful protection and transfer of 30,000...
Health officials urge public to vaccinate against measles
With the recent rise of measles cases in areas across the U.S., Bay Area health officials are urging everyone to get the measles vaccination if they are not sure if they have been vaccinated, or if they did not have measles as a child....
First 5 San Benito searches for new executive director
First 5 San Benito has announced the launch of a nationwide search to succeed Executive Director Lisa Faulkner, according to San Benito County staff. First 5 promotes the health, early learning and social-emotional well being of children prenatal through age 5 with strategic investments...
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...
Pajaro watershed focus of regional climate talk
About 80 people gathered March 10 in the historic Aromas Community Grange after the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) selected the Pajaro River Watershed as one of five watersheds to pilot the Watershed Resilience Program.
The initiative, which is supported by a $2 million...
Union Bridge opens to traffic Thursday
The new Union Bridge, years in the making, opens Thursday, March 20 to traffic, bicycles and pedestrians.
The infrastructure project represents a major improvement to the local transportation system, enhancing safety and mobility for residents and visitors.
“This project addresses long-standing traffic concerns in our growing...
Wildflower Run is a beloved tradition
As the first blooms of spring adorn Morgan Hill, we invite you to be part of the 42nd Annual Wildflower Run, a cherished tradition offering participants of all ages and abilities a family-friendly, healthy and fun activity, among scenic routes, along with a day...
‘Honk! Jr.’ celebrates differences on stage
Little Theatre Productions of Gilroy is bringing the heartwarming musical “Honk! Jr.” to the stage beginning March 21.
Directed and produced by mother-daughter duo Rebecca and Hilary Little, the show at the Gilroy High School Theater features a cast of about 80 performers aged 6-17...
Hospital, law enforcement thwart ransomware attempt
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was recently targeted by an information security hoax in which the perpetrator demanded a ransom payment, hospital officials said in a statement.
The Hollister hospital received correspondence from a suspect or suspects suggesting that an outside party had gained access to...
VTA hosts meetings on interchange project
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has scheduled a series of public meetings on the Highway 101 and State Route 25 interchange project. The purpose of the meetings is to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to the busy intersection.
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