SBHS highlights co-teaching practices
A contingent of educators from the Moraga School District and UC Davis’ Center For Applied Policy in Education recently visited San Benito High School to observe the co-teaching model used in a number of classes, according to SBHS district staff.
The visit was a result...
Council OKs 400 block use of Briggs Structure
The 400-block project on Feb. 4 won City Council permission to use parking spaces in the Briggs Parking Structure for the proposed mixed-use building and community center.
The 3-1 council vote allowing the developers to use the structure first came before the council in late...
Authorities rescue neglected exotic pet bird
Rocky’s health vastly improved in the immediate weeks following his departure from his previous owner, police said.
Council still undecided on recreational pot
An agenda item that would have allowed recreational cannabis sales within Hollister city limits appeared as a shock to councilmembers and sparked debate among the council, staff and audience.
If approved, the measure would allow sales of recreational cannabis at the two facilities that...
Fly-Bye girl wins
More than 850 participants hit the streets during San Juan Bautista’s Mission 10 Race on Saturday, Jan. 26.
The 36th annual race hosted by the Rotary Club of Hollister consisted of four individual races,
Including the Kid’s 1-Mile Fun Run, the Half Marathon, the 10-Mile,...
Half-time in Hollister
The teams may change every year, but the celebration never does.
On Sunday, Feb. 3 the New England Patriots are challenging the Los Angeles Rams for the coveted 53rd Super Bowl championship title. They may not be local teams, but they’re still American. And the...
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...
