Principal of new Rancho Santana School reflects on ‘journey’
When the first three staff members initially stepped foot on the new Rancho Santana School campus back in March following its construction, they pondered a simple question:
“Where do we start?” recalled Rancho Santana School Principal Anissa Dizon.
Fast forward to now, and the newest Hollister...
Health chains could keep bankrupt hospitals alive
Three California hospitals that declared bankruptcy earlier this year are hashing out deals that could bring back or save much-needed health care services for their communities.
Defunct Madera Community Hospital in the San Joaquin Valley, cash-strapped Beverly Community Hospital east of Los Angeles and Hazel...
Hollister man accused of felony elder abuse
Hollister Police arrested a local man on suspicion of elder abuse, following an investigation spurred by the hospitalization of the suspect’s grandmother, authorities said.
On Dec. 10, Hollister Police received a report about an 83-year-old woman who had been admitted to an area hospital in...
More watering restrictions on the way to San Benito County
Due to critically dry hydrologic conditions, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) is updating water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) municipal and industrial water service contractors.
Effective April 1, water supply for all Central Valley Project Municipal & Industrial (M&I) water service contractors...
Painting Frida Kahlo
About a dozen people gathered in the courtyard of The Garden Shoppe July 27 to celebrate the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who died July 13, 1954 at the age of 47.
To honor Kahlo, wannabe artists painted clay pots in her image or...
Drive-thru face coverings available Saturday
County residents can pick up their face coverings at Winn Alley off of Fifth Street, next door to the San Benito County Office of Education.
Grant brings Poppy Jasper scavenger hunt to public transit
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has awarded an $18,000 grant to the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival to create a transit-oriented scavenger hunt connecting the downtowns of Gilroy and Morgan Hill during the festival's eight-day run in April.
The grant, part of VTA’s Transit-Oriented...
Top shot: Jocelyn Alexander leads Balers into CIF State Track and Field Championships
For Jocelyn Alexander, her goal to make it to the CIF State Track and Field Championships was well within reach. As the Central Coast Section’s premier thrower all season, it would’ve been a disappointment had she not performed to her usual standard in the...
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...
Union Road set for temporary closure in July
As part of the State Route 156 Improvement Project, Caltrans will temporarily close a short section of Union Road, starting in July, the California Department of Transportation said this week. Specifically, Union Road will be closed between San Juan Hollister Road and SR 156...
