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As the North American tectonic plate and the Pacific tectonic plate continue to shift 1.5 inches per year, Pinnacles National Park moves farther away from the Neenach formations in Lancaster, Calif., informally known as “the other part of Pinnacles”. Hayat Abuza had been working near Lancaster at the California Poppy Reserve State Park last year, without knowing that it had a connection to the rock formations at Pinnacles National Park. She now serves as a ranger at Pinnacles National Park leading walks for the public. Her poetry hikes were some of her favorites events while at Pinnacles.

The special thing about Henry W. Coe State Park is also the most difficult thing. It is big, really big.

San Benito High School officials used golden shovels to break ground on a new facility this week, but it came before trustees approve a contract with a construction company to build it.

The Hollister School District’s student population is expected to increase by 1,000 students by 2019, and a consultant contended it points to the need for new schools.

The San Benito County Office of Education recognized its top employees of the year in a special ceremony this week.

After city council members voted 4-0 on Monday to pursue a sale for development on the last large public grassy plot in downtown, Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez took to Facebook to express his frustration and encourage community action.

Gavilan College trustees discussed the process for the development of an education center in San Benito County, during a board meeting last month.

San Benito High School trustees reviewed their priority list for bond funds, but did not vote to re-prioritize projects during a special meeting last week.

Hold onto those memories from events on the open grassy plot downtown.