Youth Alliance hosts inaugural virtual celebration
Youth Alliance will celebrate young leaders during the Youth Rising virtual event on June 17.
This event will spotlight young leaders within the organizations’ programs as they work to make a difference within the community.
During this event, Youth Alliance invites the public to donate to...
County seeks input for broadband plan
San Benito County recently started working with regional organizations to develop a countywide strategy to expand reliable and affordable broadband communications services. Authorities are beginning to ask the community and stakeholders for input on the forthcoming Broadband Strategic Plan, according to a press release.
The...
Local Scene: Technology Innovation Day showcases young tech talent Feb. 4
Learn about tech education and talent
The inaugural Technology Innovation Day will showcase local technological talent among the youth of San Benito County and spotlight local companies and their cutting-edge tech that is shaping the future.
Technology Innovation Day will take place 11am-3pm Feb. 4 at...
Public review begins for draft Economic Development Strategy
The Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County announced this week that it has completed a draft update of its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), after receiving an $80,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration and a $5,000 contribution from the City of San...
Local Scene: Art classes for youth
Arts Council announces art classes for youth
The San Benito County Arts Council is now enrolling students in Winter Session Art Classes. All classes take place at the Art Depot, 35 5 th St., Suite D, in downtown Hollister.
Winter Session begins the first week of...
Trust, Foster Ranch protect more ag acreage
The San Benito Agricultural Land Trust recently completed steps to permanently protect another portion of Phil Foster Ranch in San Benito County’s fertile San Juan Valley.
With assistance from two public funding programs, SBALT has acquired an agricultural easement that brings the total protected acreage...
Accelerated Achievement Academy named California Distinguished School
Accelerated Achievement Academy was recently named a 2024 California Distinguished Middle School—one of the highest academic honors in the state, says an announcement from the Hollister school.
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Feb. 29 recognized 293 middle schools and high schools selected for the 2024...
Local Scene: County administrator on medical leave
Espinosa on medical leave
San Benito County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa is currently out on a medical leave of absence, according to a press release from the county. Earlier this year, Espinosa had considered retiring due to his health issue, but his situation has “evolved.”
During...
Local Scene: San Benito County Fair starts Friday
County fair is Sept. 29-Oct. 1
The 100th San Benito County Fair will take place this weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, at Bolado Park Event Center, 9000 Airline Highway in Tres Pinos.
Fair hours are 12-10pm Sept. 29, 10am-10pm Sept. 30 and 10am-6pm Oct. 1.
“We have all...
Local Scene: New chair, vice chair appointed for COG board
Hartenstein named to Dean’s List
Emerson College student Lily Hartenstein, of Aromas, earned Dean's List honors for the Fall 2022 Semester. The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.
Hartenstein is majoring in Journalism and...


















