County fair CEO announces resignation
The head of the county fair has announced her resignation taking effect in November, and the district's board has appointed an interim CEO, according to a statement released Monday.
Football: Balers cruise past Christopher
On its first play from scrimmage, San Benito found the end zone when Hunter Raquet hooked up with Adam Mendoza for a 22-yard touchdown. That pretty much summed up the Haybalers’ 45-0 win over Christopher Friday in a Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division contest.
Grower of marijuana along river sentenced
A 30-year-old man linked to more than 3,000 marijuana plants found along Silver Creek in South San Benito County has been sentenced to eight months in jail, according to a statement.
Water Polo: Garcia develops into a standout
Oliver Garcia conducts himself with a certain swagger that conjures up memories of his two older brothers, both of whom starred for the San Benito High boys water polo team. Jacob Garcia was a league MVP during his junior year, and Charlie Garcia, a 2015 graduate, was a standout who was never afraid to voice his opinion.
Condor chick takes historic flight at Pinnacles National Park
An endangered female California condor chick took flight from a nest this week in Pinnacles National Park for the first time in more than 100 years. The historic flight was under close watch of her parents, both of whom were released into the wild through a partnership between the National Park Service and Ventana Wildlife Society.
Candidate at forum blames grant loss on application flaw
Candidates for Congress, State Assembly, San Benito County Health Care Board and Gavilan College Board gathered before an audience to answer questions during Thursday night’s “Use Your Voice” election forum.
Hollister police promotes 20-year veteran to lieutenant
The Hollister Police Department has promoted a new lieutenant who's been with the agency for more than two decades.
Volleyball: Sabbatini hammers competition
At the start of Lauren Sabbatini’s sophomore season, Haybalers coach Ruth Testman gave her the nickname Popeye. Another nickname might suffice: hammer. At times, the junior outside hitter delivers a swing with such precision and authority that she bludgeons the ball through any block.
Prep Feature: Villegas bucks specialization trend
The Nov. 18, 2002 cover of Sports Illustrated featured an iconic shot of Brian Brohm, who at the time was a star junior quarterback at Trinity High in Kentucky. The subtitle of the cover story, “Inside the changing world of our young athletes,” was the first of a four-part series that detailed a semi-revolution in high school sports, where the top athletes started specializing in one sport rather than play multiple ones.
