Five schools recognized for Capturing Kids’ Hearts training
The Hollister School District is proud to announce five sites have been named as Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools for 2023-24.
The five recognized sites this academic year include the Accelerated Achievement Academy, Calaveras Elementary School, Cerra Vista Elementary School, Ladd Lane Elementary School...
Drought returns to San Benito County
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in San Benito County on May 10, pointing to early warm temperatures that have hardened soils and depleted runoff water from the Sierra snowpack.
San Benito was one of 39 counties statewide that Newsom added to the emergency...
Mora announces run for Mayor of Hollister
Former counselor, educator and coach, Sal Mora, announced his candidacy July 6 for the office of Mayor of Hollister in the November election.
Mora, currently a mortgage loan officer, said in a July 6 press release that Hollister is at “the crossroads of opportunity.”
“It always...
Resurgent San Benito High boys basketball team aim for strong finish
In a showdown game between two teams regardless of sport, the outcome often comes down to whichever squad has superior poise and execution, especially in the fourth quarter.
The San Benito High boys basketball team knows it was lacking on both those fronts in a...
Amah Mutsun Land Trust appoints new board members
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust recently announced that four new board members have been appointed to the Gilroy based nonprofit’s board of directors.
The new members are Susan True, Amanda Serenyi, Guillermo Rodriguez and Robert ‘Perl’ Perlmutter, says a press release from the trust.
“We at...
Update: Coroner identifies Hollister shooting victim
A 49-year-old Hollister man died in a shooting on Sunnyslope Road Oct. 28, according to authorities.
Hollister Police responded to reports of a shooting about 7:22pm on the 1100 block of Sunnyslope Road. The occupants of two vehicles were involved in the shooting, Hollister Police...
Inmate escapes from San Benito County Jail
Inmate Daniel Lopez Zavala escaped from the San Benito County Correctional Facility early Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities are asking the public to keep an eye out and call police if anyone sees him.
About 1:53am May 28, Zavala escaped from the...
Ladd Lane students showered with colors for fundraiser
Ladd Lane Elementary School students showed true colors—from heads to toes—as part of another successful Walk-A-Thon fundraiser and Color Run.
On Friday, Oct. 6, Ladd Lane held the walk and coinciding run, with proceeds from the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year going toward the...
Balers wrap up 7 on 7s; Smith excited for upcoming season
Two days after the Hollister football team scrimmaged five squads in a 7 on 7 passing league tournament on July 17 at Westmont High, quarterback Tyler Pacheco’s throwing arm was sore—and for good reason.
“I was feeling it Sunday and especially Monday morning after practice,”...
County to host summer composting workshop June 3 in Hollister
Learn how to turn your spoiled food, scraps and yard waste into rich, organic compost for your garden at a summer composting workshop on June 3. The workshop will be hosted by San Benito County, and will feature the expertise of area Master Composters,...
