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Rancho San Justo Principal Deborah Armstrong and Vice Principal Samantha Rivas saw first-hand benefits of opening a wellness center at Hollister High School, where they worked together before coming to the middle school in 2023-24. They saw a need for such a central location for...

San Benito County recently received grant funds to create a local program aimed at reducing the frequency of illegal mattress dumping.  The $52,000 grant is from the Mattress Recycling Council, says a press release from San Benito County. Specifically, the grant will help fund the...

Local residents and visitors of all ages enjoyed a light breeze and mild temperatures as they celebrated San Benito County’s 150th anniversary on July 27. The celebration took place at the San Benito Historical Park in Tres Pinos, and featured live entertainment, roving artists (including...

The spirit of community and celebration was alive at Swank Farms on Sept. 6, as the Baler Education Foundation hosted its 18th annual Baler Fame Fest.  The event welcomed six new inductees into the Baler Hall of Fame, recognizing their  professional achievements, community service and...

Heat wave expected through July 6 The first major heat wave of the year is hitting the Bay Area as of Tuesday afternoon. Most of the Bay Area and neighboring counties are under National Weather Service-issued heat advisories or excessive heat warnings, as temperatures are expected...

Veterans Day parade is Nov. 11 in downtown Hollister The 21st annual San Benito County Veterans Day Parade will take place at 1:30pm Nov. 11 in downtown Hollister, and this year’s procession promises to be the biggest and best yet, according to organizers.  Applications to participate...

Hundreds of people spent the late morning and early afternoon April 19 strolling through downtown Hollister celebrating Earth Day.  With 30 booths that included the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, San Benito Agricultural Land Trust, Master Gardener Otis, Hollister Hill SVRA, Green Foothills and many...

The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Christina Reyes is named the new interim chief executive officer.  Reyes was appointed unanimously by the chamber board of directors. The chamber said in an announcement that Reyes’ appointment marks an “exciting new chapter”...

A coalition of local, state and national groups will host a pollinator habitat planting community action volunteer event May 2 and 3 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. Volunteers will be encouraged to spend the morning helping to prepare the soil...

The San Benito County Office of Education led and organized the first countywide Family Wellbeing Festival March 20 at Veterans Memorial Hall. The festival welcomed more than 400 attendees for an evening focused on mental health, wellness and community support, says a press release...