Graduate spotlight: Faith Fernandez
When she was in the first or second grade, Faith Fernandez came home from school one day and started talking to her parents about colleges. The story goes that her dad, Joe, replied to her, “You’re going to Stanford.” Talk about high expectations.
“Ever since...
Trust, family preserve 4,500 acres in south San Benito County
The Sans Topo Ranch in San Benito County, which has been owned and managed by five generations of the Sans family since 1926, will be preserved in its current state forever after the California Rangeland Trust purchased a conservation easement for the property.
The 4,500-acre...
County moves into state’s least restrictive Yellow Tier
San Benito County has moved into the state’s Yellow Tier, the least restrictive level of Covid-19 regulations.
The California Department of Public Health announced June 1 that the county has met the requirements to move out of the state’s Red Tier. The move is effective...
County elections office releases final results
Staff Report
The San Benito County Elections Office this week released the official final results of the local vote count in the Nov. 3 General Election.
The San Benito County Registrar of Voters on Nov. 30 posted the last set of numbers that showed there were...
Suncoast Organic Farm serves up artisan bread and craft beer
In the rolling hills south of Hollister, the Miller family have transformed a former walnut farm into an eclectic “destination bakery” that reflects their philosophy of giving new life to old structures and traditions.
The heart of Suncoast Organic Farms is a century-old barn that...
County gains state funding for homeless
San Benito County will receive $2.4 million in state funds to purchase factory-built homes for chronically homeless people, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this month.
The funds come from the California Homekey program, and will help the county buy a total of 11 prefabricated homes,...
Cecelia Ponzini is 30th District’s Woman of the Year
Morgan Hill’s Cecelia Ponzini—who has helped more than 10,000 families gain access to food, clothing and other necessities—is the Woman of the Year for California Assembly District 30.
San Benito County residents can dispose of storm debris for free Jan. 29
Residents of San Benito County who need to dispose of storm debris can do so at a free event Jan. 29 at John Smith Road Landfill.
The free disposal day is sponsored by the county’s Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency. It will take place from...
Santa at the library
Laughter, excitement and a few shy smiles filled a room of the library last week as families lined up for one of the community’s most beloved holiday traditions: photos with Santa. Dozens of children eagerly waited their turn to share wishes with St. Nick.
San...
Thunderstorms expected to hit Diablo Range
San Benito County officials are encouraging locals to keep an eye out for another round of dry thunderstorms to hit the area, especially in the Diablo Range.
