Gavilan College recognized for strong return on investment
Gavilan College ranked No. 16 statewide and No. 5 in the Bay Area among 327 California community and career colleges for return on investment, according to a new report from College Futures Foundation and the HEA Group.
The “Golden Returns” report shows that students at...
‘Wally’s Cafe’ serves up laughs on Gilroy stage
A hot and fresh 44-year-old comedy hit the grill at Pintello Comedy Theater this week, with “Wally’s Cafe” opening at the local theater company’s venue at the Grange Hall in Gilroy.
Running through May 24, the play follows the eponymous restaurateur “Wally” (portrayed by Charley...
Hollister remembers
Members of the Hollister Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 honored those who gave their all during two Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemeteries.
First, the veterans gathered at 9am May 26 at the IOOF Cemetery on Buena Vista Road. Raymond Lopez, senior vice commander...
Downtown parade rings in the holiday season
The holiday season officially rolled into town Saturday night as an estimated 8,000 people lined the streets for the 35th annual community Christmas parade, a sparkling procession of lights, music and hometown pride.
With families bundled in blankets and children waving eagerly from the curb,...
Local Scene: Hollister residents earn academic honors
Espinoza makes dean’s list
Hollister resident Emily Espinoza earned a place on the fall dean’s list in the College of Business Administration at California State University, Stanislaus. The prestigious honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance by maintaining a grade point...
Group submits petition for election to recall San Benito County supervisor
Proponents of an effort to recall San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez—who has served on the board for less than one year—submitted a petition with more than 2,200 signatures to election officials last week.
In a Sept. 23 letter to the committee’s treasurer,...
Sunnyslope sees big testing gains with increases across district
Sunnyslope Elementary School Principal Joe Rivas was thrilled when the state released official results for annual benchmark testing in math, science and English language arts.
Sunnyslope experienced major gains in all three of those categories between 2023-24 and 2024-25, according to the results released last...
Gavilan awards $20k scholarship to Gurleen Khajuria
Gurleen Khajuria, a Gavilan College STEM tutor and aspiring materials scientist, has been awarded the 2025 Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Scholarship.
The $20,000 award supports community college students transferring to UC Santa Cruz who have shown exceptional academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service.
Gavilan...
Gavilan celebrates largest graduating class in college’s history
Gavilan College honored its largest graduating class in school history May 24, awarding 1,779 associate degrees and certificates during a ceremony at the college’s Gilroy campus. It was Gavilan’s 105th commencement ceremony.
“Class of 2025, congratulations. You are a part of history,” Gavilan College Superintendent...
‘The Prom’ brings fight for inclusion to South Valley stage
South Valley Civic Theatre will present the Tony-nominated musical “The Prom” beginning June 20 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, bringing a story of acceptance and inclusion to local audiences through song, dance and comedy.
Directed by Tressa Bender, the production follows a group of...
