San Benito County and anonymous residents settle free speech lawsuit
San Benito County and the First Amendment Coalition reached a settlement in a case involving a social media page that posted content that was allegedly threatening toward local officials and their families.
Under the settlement, which was announced Dec. 5, the county agreed to withdraw...
San Benito Stage Company brings holiday double feature to its stage
San Benito Stage Company will present a unique double feature holiday production this month, combining two one-act plays that explore the magic of Christmas from both historical and whimsical perspectives.
“Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” and “The Night Before Christmas” will run Dec....
Police schedule DUI checkpoint for Dec. 14 in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Sunday night, starting at 6pm and continuing until 1:30am Dec. 15. The checkpoint will take place at an undisclosed location within the city limits.
In recent years, California has seen an increase...
Grant brings Poppy Jasper scavenger hunt to public transit
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has awarded an $18,000 grant to the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival to create a transit-oriented scavenger hunt connecting the downtowns of Gilroy and Morgan Hill during the festival's eight-day run in April.
The grant, part of VTA’s Transit-Oriented...
Around Town: Hollister restaurant hosts holiday pet event
The aroma of good food and the purr of community spirit will come together as the Running Rooster Restaurant hosts a special fundraiser to support Cat Crew California, a nonprofit in San Benito County that focuses on capturing, fostering and finding homes for local...
Tri-county town hall will discuss the arts’ role in state economy
The San Benito County Arts Council is joining arts organizations throughout the region to implement the California Arts Council’s Creative Economies in Action initiative.
The effort will begin with a statewide engagement tour and public town hall in January, says a press release from the...
State controller agrees to audit San Benito County
The California State Controller’s office this week notified San Benito County officials that its Local Government Oversight Team will conduct a full audit of the county’s finances.
County officials said in a press release that the audit is expected to begin promptly and the controller...
