Gavilan survey results favor new bond measure
The Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees is considering placing a $248 million bond measure on the November 2018 ballot.
A recent survey found a sample of district residents, from Hollister to south San Jose, were in support of the measure, which would...
Garlic Showdown chef entertains at Olive Fest
Local chef Carlos Pineda demonstrated cooking recipes at last weekend’s San Benito Olive Festival.
Hundreds of people attended the fourth annual event at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos to sample olives, olive oil and other local goods.
“The experience was great!” Pineda...
Gun-wielding man arrested after road rage
Hollister police officers arrested a man for brandishing a firearm at a motorist during a road rage incident last Sunday, Oct.15.
Police received a report at 11:30am of a person driving a maroon-colored Honda with dealer plates who brandished a handgun out the window after...
Former SBHS chief sentenced for gun violation
Former San Benito High School Superintendent John Perales was sentenced to two years of court probation earlier this month for brandishing a gun at a person in a car parked outside his Gilroy house in October 2016.
He also received 20 days of jail that...
Cooking at the San Benito Olive Festival
The fourth annual San Benito Olive Festival on Saturday showcased the very finest of this ancient crop.
Just eight miles from Hollister at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos, hundreds of attendees sampled regionally-grown olives and olive oil, local wines and craft...
County to hold free flu vaccine clinic
San Benito County Public Health Services will conduct a free flu vaccination clinic later this month in preparation for the upcoming flu season.
The free vaccination clinic will be held Thursday, October 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building at...
Sunsets and starry nights
Welcome home to Aromas—a nice place to live! Escape the heat, but enjoy the sun in this beautiful country home on 2.3 wooded acres. Enjoy the sunsets and the quiet, star-filled sky from the back deck.
This four bedroom, three bathroom home has hardwood and...
Unhealthy air in San Benito County
The County of San Benito Public Health Department is advising residents to take precautions due to the visible smoke in the air.
The current situation is a result of unhealthy air quality from the wildfires in the North Bay and is causing unprecedented levels of...
Tokens of gratitude
It is true, kindness doesn’t cost a thing.
But the joy it can give to others is completely priceless.
A smile to a stranger, a walker waving to passersby while taking his morning stroll, giving free cookies to a customer—these kind acts of are common occurrences...
County to fund levee repairs
Residents impacted by flooding near Lovers Lane last winter will get their levees repaired.
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to repair the Pacheco Creek levee system damaged by last winter’s storms. Supervisor Anthony Botelho recused himself from the...
