New Gavilan trustee has desire to make difference
As a high school civics teacher at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill, veteran educator Jeanie Wallace asks her students to believe in the democratic process.
As a staff representative with the Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers, Wallace helped recruit candidates for the local...
Feds see Central Coast as source of romaine illness
Lettuce growers along the Central Coast, including San Benito County, were in the cross-hairs of federal investigators Monday, Nov. 26, less than a week after the government warned consumers, grocers and restaurants nationwide to destroy all romaine lettuce.
In a statement, the U.S. Food and...
More than Comics
Bill’s Bullpen isn’t just for comic book buffs.
In fact, the Hollister store—commonly known for its comics and baseball cards—can be a lifesaver for the holiday shopper.
“We’re a great store for last-minute shopping and for confused people who don’t know what to get,” says owner...
Charmed gifts at Bene
Kathina Szeto has only lived in Hollister for 12 years, but her store, San Benito Bene, has been thriving since its opening seven years ago.
Part of its success is its Hollister location—on San Benito Street, in the midst of coffee shops, organic restaurants and...
People power
Husband and wife Cinda Meister and Bradley Jones, co-owners of BookSmart, first opened their doors 23 years ago in downtown Morgan Hill.
Ten years later they moved to Depot Center on Second Street.“And then we redeveloped and here we are,” Meister said, referring to...
A quilter’s friend
A beautifully made quilt brings warmth, joy and comfort for friends, family and strangers.
For the quilter in your life, there are two great quilt shops in the South Valley each offering great gift ideas. Gift certificates take the guesswork out of holiday gift-giving,...
Family fuels Rivas
Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected assembly member to California’s 30th district describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign.
“I’m not afraid to make a decision, so long as it’s the right decision to make,” said Rivas said in his first interview...
Emerging from the darkness
On the outside, Trish Graves has everything—a devoted husband, a beautiful 4-year-old daughter, a breathtaking piece of ranchland in southern San Benito County.
On the inside, though, she is shattered.Trish is a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific for eight years....
Family fuels Rivas
Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected assembly member to California’s 30th district describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign.
“I’m not afraid to make a decision, so long as it’s the right decision to make,” said Rivas said in his first interview...
