Get tickets to SBSC’s historic 24-hour play
Theater lovers, brace yourselves for an electrifying and unprecedented event as the San Benito Stage Company is set to push the boundaries of live performance with its first-ever 24-hour play, on stage for one night only on Feb. 22.
In a bold experiment in creativity...
Balers’ defense shines in 38-0 win over Alisal
Through the first four games of the season, San Benito High’s defense has stood tall. The Haybalers pitched their second shutout with a 38-0 win over visiting Alisal on Friday night.
“The defense is playing stellar,” Balers coach Bryan Smith said. “They’ve allowed three points...
Betabel developer updates project plans
New plans submitted to San Benito County show more details for the commercial development proposed near Highway 101 and Betabel Road—including an expanded variety of uses for the farm stand building that is currently under construction.
The McDowell Charity Trust—the owner and developer of the...
County honors veterans by participating in Operation Green Light
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 approved a series of actions to recognize and support local veterans as part of the nationwide Operation Green Light for Veterans initiative.
At the meeting, the board adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for...
Office of Education celebrates Employees of Year
The San Benito County Office of Education on May 31 recognized the Certificated and Classified Employees of the year from schools throughout the county.
The annual SBCOE Employee of the Year celebration recognizes education staff who “challenge, motivate and inspire students,” says a press release...
Love is in the air
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the scent of roses hangs thick in the air at a local flower shop, where the busiest season of the year is in full bloom.
Inside Barone’s Westlakes Balloons and Gifts workspace, buckets of fresh-cut flowers line the walls—long-stemmed red roses,...
Hollister Fire Department marks 150 years with Oct. 18 celebration
To commemorate its 150th anniversary, the Hollister Fire Department invites the public to a celebratory event during Fire Prevention Month on Oct. 18. Held ahead of the December anniversary date, the event provides an opportunity for the community to join in honoring the department’s...
The Smithsonian comes to South Valley
The community room of the Gilroy Library transformed into a walk-through installation on Nov. 5, depicting the life of civil rights champion and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Dolores Huerta, who coined the phrase, “Sí se puede” (Yes, we can).
Huerta briefly taught...
Police arrest fugitive parolee in Hollister
Hollister Police arrested a fugitive parolee who tried to escape by jumping from the roof of a home where officers had him surrounded, according to authorities.
On Aug. 25, the California Parolee Fugitive Recovery Task Force was in Hollister tracking a fugitive, identified as Daniel...
County installs ballot drop boxes
The San Benito County Elections Department is working hard to ensure that voters will have plenty of options to cast their ballots for the 2020 Presidential General Election.
The latest plan is to build five new official ballot drop-off boxes that will be placed throughout...
