Five dead in recent traffic accidents
Five people—including a 6-year-old boy and an adult bicyclist—were killed in separate traffic accidents in San Benito and Santa Clara counties in less than a week, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two of the accidents occurred Sunday, Feb. 25 in the Hollister area, and...
City manager gives update on city
In the view of City Manager Bill Avera, the City of Hollister is “in good shape.”
Avera reported on economic condition of the city at a recent San Benito County Chamber of Commerce lunch event billed as a “state of the city” report.
Avera said he...
Students can explore WWII battlefields
Andrea Walton, a social studies teacher at San Benito High School, has organized an historical-based excursion for local high school students who want to venture abroad and visit some of the most infamous World War II battlefields in England, France and Germany.
Walton, who is...
Student art displayed at county showcase
Hundreds of San Benito County students, from pre-Kindergarten through high school, displayed their works of art at the San Benito County Office of Education Arts Showcase, which was held Feb. 15 at the Veterans Memorial Building.
Winners were selected at each grade level from a...
Inn at Tres Piños hosts Ag Secretary
Early this month, Mike and Mary Howard were busy making their usual plans for Valentine’s Day: preparing special menu items for more than 150 neighbors and friends at their Inn at Tres Piño restaurant.
It may not seem romantic, but the Howards like spreading their...
Supervisors weigh ballots on new taxes
County voters may be asked to vote on several different tax measures in the June and November elections.
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors this week began looking at tax ballot measures to fund regional road repairs, public safety, and administrative payrolls.
First one the...
Flower girl open for business
Christine Burda, or, “The Flower Girl,” isn’t just a budding florist. She’s an event planner, restaurateur, event coordinator, salesperson, as well as being a former caterer. The entrepreneur is one several new business owners working to see San Juan Bautista flourish.
The Flower Girl...
Tres Pinos Inn hosts AG Secretary
Early this month, Mike and Mary Howard were busy making their usual plans for Valentine’s Day: preparing special menu items for more than 150 neighbors and friends at their Inn at Tres Pinos restaurant.
It may not seem romantic, but the Howards like spreading their...
Inaugural Gifted Soccer game at SBHS
It was a sight to see during lunch break Feb. 8 at San Benito High School as the inaugural Gifted Soccer game matched teams of Life Skills students.
The friendly yet competitive game received an assist from student-athletes from the San Benito High School girls...
