Balers look strong to start playoffs
The San Benito High softball team didn't have an impressive regular-season by any stretch of the imagination, finishing a pedestrian 7-5 in the Pacific Coast League's Gabilan Division. However, the Haybalers pounded Gilroy 9-1 in the regular-season finale a week ago, and coach Andrew...
Business Buzz: Final hotel deadline passed, but hope remains
The final deadline for a hotel developer to move forward on the project has passed, but it hasn’t stopped city officials from pushing for a renewed effort.
Rodeo heritage thrives
The 2024 Gilroy Rodeo broke records for highest attendance and the most contestants participating in the event’s seven-year history on Aug. 9-11.
More than 1,000 contestants competed and performed in the local rodeo, which is run entirely by volunteers and returns all of its annual...
SBHS officials consider changes to graduation mandates
The freshmen class of 2016-17 at San Benito High School may be in for some drastically different graduation requirements.
Fees divvied without district consent
The San Benito County Office of Education has been giving the San Benito High School District increased impact fees from developers before trustees had a public hearing or approved a mandatory study required to justify the new rates.
May revise prompts bonuses for Hollister school employees
Gov. Jerry Brown’s May revision of the state budget means additional money for classified staff and teachers in the Hollister School District in the form of a one-time lump sum equivalent to 4.5 percent of their earnings.
Public health works with schools on new gardens
Public Health Services is partnering with local schools to establish or resurrect fruit and vegetable gardens. Students at Sunnyslope, Calaveras, Hollister Dual Language Academy and R.O.Hardin elementary schools will plant, cultivate and eat their fresh fruits and vegetables, all while learning about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity, according to public health in an announcement.
Charter school thrives with online, home-based programs
In this age of expanding choices in public education and
