County to host ‘White Flag’ tribute to locals who died with Covid-19
San Benito County officials will pay tribute to local residents who died from Covid-19 with a “White Flag” ceremony on Sept. 24.
The tribute will take place 11am in front of the county administration office, located at 481 Fourth Street.
County officials will place one white...
Pet detective draws police angst again, this time over rescued dog
More than a week after a small dog named “River” was rescued by a Gilroy man from Uvas Creek with a brick tied to its hind legs, the Gilroy Police Department and Humane Society of the Central Coast – which recently roused concerns from Hollister police as well – and are at odds about how and when the little dog should be adopted.
Man behind anti-Obama display says he’s not racist: ‘I’m trying to get a response’
Blake Lebeck constructed the controversial political display outside his east Morgan Hill home not to offend minorities or promote racism as some passersby have suggested, but to draw attention to the perils the country faces if President Barack Obama wins re-election in the Nov. 6 election.
GUSD applauds Gilroy Prep for high test scores in just 2 years
Glowing accolades from the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education topped off a whirlwind two years for the Garlic Capital's newest charter school, which is sailing full speed ahead toward its next milestone.
New principal duo has history with Hollister
A pair of new school site leaders will welcome students, families and staff to start the 2019-20 school year at Hollister School District’s R.O. Hardin and Ladd Lane Elementary Schools.
The district made the announcement of Jeanine Ostoja as principal of Ladd Lane and Lilia...
Human rights commission opposes Sargent Mine
The Santa Clara County Human Rights Commission last week voted to help the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band protect its sacred ancestral lands—known as Juristac—from being developed into a sand and gravel quarry.
The 15-seat commission at the Nov. 4 meeting unanimously voted to send the...
Hazel Hawkins recognized for CSUMB partnership
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital staff Dec. 20 were presented with Certificates of Appreciation from the staff of the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program at California State University Monterey Bay.
HHMH has partnered with CSUMB for their Physician Assistant Program to provide clinical rotations for...
Hazel Hawkins to close home healthcare department
In an effort to cut costs as Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) faces a potential bankruptcy, the San Benito Health Care District Board of Directors voted Jan. 6 to close the hospital system’s home healthcare department.
The board’s vote was in line with a recommendation...
