Mosque opponents target the evils of Islam
After months of arguing over county building codes in an effort to keep the proposed Cordoba Center Islamic mosque and cemetery out of San Martin, the Morgan Hill/Gilroy Patriots are turning the debate to the threat of Islamic presence in the South County with a public event this Saturday.
Veterans groups to host 9/11 ceremony on Thursday
Local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion are hosting a Sept. 11 ceremony this year.
Local superintendent meets vice president on trip
Aromas-San Juan Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Ruben Zepeda recently traveled to Washington D.C. and San Jose meetings with policy makers and advocacy groups to improve educational opportunities for English learners, Latinos and other minority students while supporting parents, according to a statement released on his visits.
Spartan Race brings healthy competition to Paicines
Hundreds of athletes and adventure racing hobbyists traveled to Paicines Ranch in San Benito County Aug. 26-27 from throughout the West Coast and beyond—and some from outside the U.S.—for the San Jose Spartan Race.
Competitors ran, walked and crawled along numerous courses on the ranch’s...
News Analysis: Side fund liability totals $14.7M for city, county
According to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Side Fund Report, San Benito County owed $3.9 million for public safety unfunded retirement liabilities and the City of Hollister owed $10.8 million for all employee groups as of June 2012.
Police investigate stabbing at Hawkins Street party
The Hollister Police Department is continuing to investigate a
