HSD installs tech to improve indoor air quality at schools
The Hollister School District’s indoor air quality is on the rise.
The district has hired contractor Air Duct Cleaning Solutions, based in Hollister, to install the new technology on all campuses, with about half of the installations completed and an expectation to finish all of...
Weather service calls for wet holiday in San Benito County
The South Valley is expecting and preparing for the strongest storms and heaviest rainfall of the season so far through the Christmas holiday, with wind and thunderstorms forecast through at least Dec. 26.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Hollister and...
Supervisors finally approve regional housing plan
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously rezoned 12 properties in an effort to comply with California housing requirements. Officials said the rezoning was the last step toward gaining state certification for the county’s eight-year Housing Element, avoiding costly penalties and maintaining local...
How justice is sold to the lowest bidder in rural California
This story was published Dec. 17 by CalMatters.
For three years, the fate of poor people accused of crimes in San Benito County lay in the hands of attorneys who barely spoke with their clients and seldom filed legal motions on their behalf.
While defendants...
San Benito County supervisor recall to appear on June 2 ballot
Voters in San Benito County Supervisorial District 5 will have a chance to vote whether to recall their incumbent in the June 2 election.
The local registrar of voters’ office has consolidated the recall election of Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez onto the statewide 2026 gubernatorial primary...
Local Scene: Offer input on regional transportation plan
San Benito County as well as Hollister and San Juan Bautista officials will host a public hearing on Jan. 15 on the Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.
The hearing will take place at 4pm at the San Benito County Board of Supervisors chambers, 481 Fourth...
Graniterock seeks to amend permit for Wilson Quarry
Graniterock recently submitted a permit to San Benito County to extend its earth reclamation and revegetation operations within the existing footprint of its Wilson Quarry property.
The quarry, located in Aromas, is about 847 acres, and the permit submitted to the county’s Resource Management Agency...
Students rewarded for behavior with luncheon
Rancho San Justo Middle School is proud of its students who embrace positive behavior, respect and integrity on campus. The site showed that appreciation at its annual PBIS Luncheon held Dec. 10.
Like other sites in the Hollister School District, Rancho San Justo focuses on...
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...
Rancho San Justo families enjoy Winter Wellness Wonderland
Rancho San Justo Middle School hosted its inaugural Winter Wellness Wonderland event Dec. 2 with nearly 150 families in attendance.
Those families left with resources available throughout the community thanks to participation by Behavioral Health, Youth Alliance, the YMCA, Rebekah Children's Services, San Benito County...
