Fatality reported on 152 in rainy conditions
A solo car accident on Highway 152 near Dinosaur Point on Monday morning resulted in the death of a male passenger, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.
Anzar to host teacher conference
Anzar High School next week is set to hold a conference geared toward providing applicable and innovative professional development for teachers.
San Juan considers banning outdoor pot cultivation
A medical pot dispensary asked San Juan Bautista officials to rescind a ban against such operations, and the city's officials indicated they might move in the opposite direction and tighten current regulations.
County to pursue 1 percent tax in November 2016
As expected, San Benito County supervisors this week agreed to pursue a 1 percent sales tax in unincorporated areas on the November ballot.
IDs disclosed after Halloween arrests of sex offenders
The county probation department released the identities of those arrested, including four sex offenders, in a pre-Halloween compliance check.
Getting Out: Venture to Vasquez
Autumn is a close second to spring as an ideal time to tromp our local hills. While the green grass and flowing creeks are gone, autumn possesses a special languid peacefulness as nature prepares for the arrival of winter.
Even with district retreat, student trips stay on course
A San Benito High School teacher is coordinating an international trip for students—separate from the campus that employs her—after trustees put a stop to sponsoring overseas programs due to liability concerns.
High school group is game for comedy
San Benito High School students will make a game out of laughter with referees, fouls and points during a one-day comedy show in mid-November.
SBHS trustees reshuffle bond priorities
San Benito High School trustees approved adding two facilities projects to a growing list of work paid for by general fund money and re-prioritized ones that will be funded by the bond during a special meeting this week.
SBHS trustees stray off agenda on bond discussion
San Benito High School Superintendent John Perales asked trustees to give direction to staff to explore a second bond, even though the topic was not part of the agenda for the special meeting Tuesday night.

















