Botelho won’t return as supe
Anthony Botelho, vice chairperson of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors, said he is not seeking re-election after 15 years on the job.
Botelho first won election to District 2 in 2004, after serving on the county planning commission, farm bureau, resource conservation...
Gavilan College hosts graduation ceremonies for Class of 2024
Over the past week, Gavilan College has hosted thousands of visitors and ceremoniously conferred hundreds of degrees, certificates and other accolades to members of the Class of 2024 who have completed their studies in a variety of academic programs.
The college held its 104th annual...
Local Scene: Alzheimer’s education workshop is April 11
Alzheimer’s education seminar
The Community Foundation for San Benito County will host an Alzheimer’s Education Workshop on April 11 for members of the public to learn about the disease’s risk factors, warning signs, helpful resources and other information.
Presenters include Philip M. Geiger, Regional Director for...
County board rejects idea for sales tax, deal with cities
Supervisors on Tuesday voted 3-2 against an idea to support placing a countywide 1 percent sales tax on the ballot with a tax-sharing agreement among the cities and county.
Housing officials lay out options at expo
Local housing officials last week are sponsored a free, two-day
Water woes, increased costs plague farmers
The 2007 Crop Report showed an overall 8 percent gain in gross
Plans for $1 billion reservoir advance
The Santa Clara Valley Water District is moving forward with plans to build a new Pacheco Pass reservoir in Santa Clara County, which the district describes as a “game-changer” to ease the impact of future droughts in the Bay Area.
If $485 million in state...
Coming this week: Irradiated produce and crime communications
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