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Attention all budding Elon Musk and Steve Jobs in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties: Applications to enter Startup Challenge Monterey Bay, a competition for entrepreneurs are due by midnight, Monday March 12. Startup Challenge Monterey Bay is regional new business competition organized by...

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a prior scam that has resurfaced. In the scam phone call, the callers identify themselves as a deputy with the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. The callers then claim the victim is supposed to report to...

The 14th annual Baler Education Foundation Fame Fest will take place from 11am to 3pm March 17 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The 2018 inductee class to be honored at the luncheon buffet are: Therese Anne Burke, Michael Sullens, Bill Johnson, Kip Allen Ward,...

If you ever wanted to kiss the Blarney Stone or stand overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce will present that chance later this year. The local chamber of commerce is hosting the Shades of...

Christin Burda is not your average flower girl. Instead of showering petals before glowing brides, Christin prefers a more productive role in creating the perfect wedding—but one behind the scenes. And one that quite literally can save the day. As an event coordinator who offers clients “packages”...

Four years ago, students, staff and faculty within the Gilroy Unified School District collaborated with more than 15 law enforcement agencies to help produce a “Run, Hide, Defend” training video. Since then, just about every school district throughout Santa Clara County has shown the CMAP-produced...

The late-winter rain has been good news for gardeners, farmers and the steelhead. The Santa Clara County Water District sent out teams of hydrographers to streams in the Pajaro River watershed last week, and initial reports showed streams running at near seasonal levels. One hydrorapher at...

In Hollister, this upcoming Independence Day will be a mild one compared to those of the past. On Monday the Hollister City Council voted 3-2 to cancel this year's Hollister Independence Rally, with Mayor Ignacio Velazquez and Councilmember Ray Friend voting in favor of holding...

Inclusion is more than an educational buzzword at San Benito High School, where students with special needs are not just included, but embraced and accepted, by their general education peers. The school has around 10 programs that focus on preparing students in the Life Skills...

A statewide initiative to ask voters to change portions of three crime-related laws is picking up steam in Santa Clara County, and is soon expected to reach San Benito County. Over the last week and a half, both the Morgan Hill City Council and Gilroy...