Pinnacles rangers return to mess
Park rangers returned to Pinnacles National Park this week to tackle repairs and maintenance to both manmade and natural features along the spectacular vistas left unattended during the 35-day federal government “shutdown.”
The park, located in southwest San Benito County, had weathered a couple of...
Owners promises return of Pumpkin Park
The future of Uesugi Farms may be in doubt, but its owners have assured fans of its Morgan Hill Pumpkin Park that the popular attraction would open in the fall of 2019.
GIlroy-based Uesugi Farms had told creditors and announced online in late 2018 that...
Panetta named to Ways and Means
Congressman Jimmy Panetta, whose district includes San Benito County and parts of Gilroy, has been appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, and retains his spot on the House Agriculture Committee, his staff announced.
"I am proud to be appointed to this important...
Man arrested downtown with loaded gun
Gomez was transported to San Benito County Jail and booked on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm, carrying a loaded firearm while being a gang member, carrying a loaded firearm for which he was not the owner, altering the serial numbers on a firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine.
Ed notes: SBHS students present to State Assembly
San Benito High School students Alanah Martinez, Ian Sills, Evan Rosales and Faith Hernandez attended and participated in the Student Advisory Board on Legislation in Education Jan. 14-16 at the State Capitol.
At SABLE, students identified and discussed specific problems in the state’s education system....
Kids spell success
For the first time in its storied history, the 2019 San Benito County Spelling Bee had its more than 150 student participants type their answers using a computer keyboard into a Google electronic document rather than writing them with pencil on paper.
“We are switching...
Traffic patrols target school dangers
The Hollister Police Department announced it is increasing patrols in efforts to reduce dangerous driving around school zones.
The locations will vary around the school sites within the City of Hollister.
“The pick-up and drop-off times at schools are a very busy time for parents; sometimes...
COG sets transportation goals
The San Benito Council of Governments, the joint transportation planning agency, has committed itself to a year of focusing on the transportation needs of residents of the county.
With money coming in from the passage of Measure G, the inter-governmental organization will now have funds...
