Rebekah Children’s Services teams with Gavilan College to create culinary career pathway for at-risk youth
In a move to expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth, Rebekah Children’s Services announced a new partnership with Gavilan College that will allow students in their Kneaded Culinary Academy to earn college credit and certification starting this fall.
The three-way collaboration was unveiled during a...
Local Scene: Nonprofit receives grant for children’s services
Nonprofit receives grant for children’s services
The independent nonprofit Partnership for Children, which increases access to medical care for children with serious illnesses and supports their families, has been awarded a $10,000 Program Project Grant from the Community Foundation for San Benito County.
With the grant,...
Local Scene: Learn about healthy living at YMCA event
Learn about healthy living
For centuries, people have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you...
Local Scene: Youth musicians, Color Guard members excel
Local musicians named to Honor Band
Hollister High School Scarlet Regiment musicians Micah Bercasio (B-flat clarinet), Avery Cua (alto saxophone), Mikayla Dorado (alto saxophone), Leeza Gatson (bass clarinet), Megan Phillips (trumpet), Jared Provencio (baritone saxophone), Eduardo Rosas (tuba) and Sonia Zambrano (tuba) were recently named...
Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering set for Nov. 7-9
The Third Annual Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering—a three-day celebration of indigenous cultures, traditions and heritage—will take place Nov. 7-9 at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos.
The free community event hosted by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network and Youth Alliance will feature traditional...
Local Scene: 24K Magic, Maroon Vibes at upcoming Hollister Concert
Return Chromebooks and hotspots
The San Benito County Free Library this week informed users that the Wi-Fi service for the Chromebooks distributed in 2023 ended on June 30, 2024.
Anyone who checked out a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot last year, is asked to return them to...
Community Solutions announces leadership transition
After a stellar career at its helm, Community Solutions President & CEO Erin O’Brien has announced her retirement from the South County nonprofit organization, according to the board of directors. O’Brien’s retirement is effective Dec. 31.
Taking her place after 2025 will be Rachel Montoya,...
Family secures 140-year legacy by conserving Silacci Ranch
The 9,400-acre Silacci Ranch—a sprawling landscape that stretches from the Salinas Valley floor to the peaks of the Gabilan Range—will be protected forever from suburban sprawl following a recent agreement between the property owner and a California land trust.
The Silacci Ranch is located in...
Hospital auxiliary offers scholarships for medical studies
Applications for the 2025 Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Awards are now available.
Each year, the Auxiliary awards scholarships to students who are pursuing a medical or medically oriented career, says a press release from Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. The total amount awarded to each...
South Valley Symphony seeks volunteers on stage and on the board
South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to perform and to serve on its nonprofit board of directors.
Musical talent is wanted on stage, with rehearsals starting Aug. 28 for the next SVS concert scheduled for Oct. 12. Violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists are especially...
