County, cities begin planning for 5,000-plus new homes
San Benito County and the cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista need to plan to build up to 5,005 new homes from 2023 to 2031—more than three times the number of houses permitted locally in the last eight years.
The planning directive comes from...
Hollister flag-flying policy draws criticism
The handful of applications to fly a commemorative flag at City Hall have yet to be approved or denied by the Hollister City Council three months after a policy was adopted, leading some councilmembers to suggest revising it or scrapping the newly minted guidelines...
Community Foundation welcomes Shannon Chastaine
The Community Foundation for San Benito County recently hired Shannon Chastaine as its new Director of Development and Donor Services. With a career dedicated to fostering relationships, advancing meaningful causes and aligning donor passions with impactful giving, Chastaine brings a wealth of experience and...
High School District appeals charter school ruling
The San Benito High School District plans to appeal a superior court decision that upheld the County Board of Education’s approval of the Polytechnic Academy charter school.
SBHSD Superintendent Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum said Polytechnic Academy would “have a profoundly negative impact on the district’s most...
District purchases 49-acre site for second high school
The San Benito High School District recently acquired 49.68 acres for a second high school.
The property is located south of Wright Road in northwest Hollister, and it meets many of the criteria for a new high school offered through feedback from the 60-member Facilities...
Flood advisory issued for San Benito County
Adverse impacts to already very wet roadways can be expected.
Regional grant helps expand broadband access in San Benito County
The California Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 26 awarded Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) $463,644 for three projects, known as “Connected Communities Hubs,” that establish free public broadband access sites in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
The awards are part of $3.29 million...
Market off to slow start, lowriders sizzle at Bolado Park
The Drive-Thru Taco and Chavela Festival and Car Expo was supposed to be an extravagant event to help kick off a new weekly farmers market at Bolado Park.
However, event coordinator Joel Mijares said the scorching sun didn’t help attract a crowd like he hoped...
Believe to Achieve program inspires youth in SBC Juvenile Hall
Jose Torres has made a lot of costly mistakes in his life, none more reckless than an assault with a deadly weapon charge, for which he is currently serving a three-year probation sentence which includes payment for restitution. Released from San Benito County Juvenile...
Tim Burns: Hollister City Council District 4 Candidate Profile
Tim Burns wants to see some big changes in the culture within the Hollister City Council, making sure that there’s inclusiveness, courtesy, respect and professionalism.
