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The Community FoodBank of San Benito County announced that CEO Nancy Fruestta has stepped down from her position. The FoodBank’s Board of Directors issued a press release Feb. 2 thanking Frusetta for the work she did in the past 18 months.  “Nancy came on board during...

Gavilan College is getting serious about helping students and

This week’s Pet of the Week is Everest (86567), a svelte 2 year old kitty who is one of our featured ‘Fee-Free Felines’! Gear up for the Summer Games by adopting this Olympic hopeful from Milpitas, California. He’s mastered the high jump and perfected his shot put spin thanks to coach Ashley, cat behavior specialist but now he’s ready for the big time: a new home where he can really shine! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.

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The Anzar High Booster Club heavily relies on fundraising that’s done within the community to keep the athletics department up and running.  Proceeds from sales at the school’s fireworks booth brought in nearly $10,000 to purchase new uniforms, balls and upgrades to sporting equipment for...

Local health enthusiasts are dreaming up a fitness trail for the grassy turf next to San Juan School and they’re imagining a refurbished campus field through community donations.

Darren Thompson has taken an initial lead over Pat Turturici in

The former Hollister martial arts instructor accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile girl is scheduled for a preliminary examination Sept. 30, according to court records.

Ignacio Velazquez sat down to discuss the rally’s prospects for this year and years to come. Read what he has to say.

Hollister elementary schools continue to lag behind statewide averages in the annual standardized test scores for third through eighth grade students. School officials remain upbeat about progress in the schools, saying student test scores in Hollister’s elementary and middle schools improve steadily as children get...