Genetics: Villain or savior for cancer patients
Cancer and genetics are a hard thing to wrap your head around. You see, some cancers have genetic links that increase your risk of getting certain types of cancers. Yet, genetic modifications to your immune system (where genes are modified and re-introduced to your body) show great promise in treating and perhaps curing some cancers.
Summer classroom upgrades include AC, paint
San Benito High School students entering certain classrooms this fall will be greeted by air conditioning and modernizations that incorporate Baler red accent colors.
‘No place like home’ for Baler grad assigned to bond project
San Benito High School graduate Pablo Azcona remembers the days when he sat in classrooms with windows open and fans on and how it was unbearably hot.
Convicted horse abuser agrees to pay $113k in restitution
A convicted Morgan Hill horse abuser agreed to pay more than $113,000 in restitution to nine animal rescue organizations that took in and cared for more than three dozen horses that were removed from his care at an Aug. 7 hearing at the South County Courthouse.
Suspect in 2012 killing of Hollister mom accepts murder charge
David J. Quiroz, the Hollister man accused in the killing of 25-year-old Heather Carroll in October 2012, pleaded no contest Monday to first-degree murder.
Stuff the Bus campaign to fill 1,450 backpacks
More than 1,000 low-income and homeless children will have backpacks filled with school supplies, thanks to a month-long “Stuff the Bus” community fundraising effort.
Auditions set for teen musical ‘Catch Me If You Can’
Auditions for the San Benito Stage Company's next teen musical, Catch Me If You Can, will be held on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 from 6 p.m.m to 9 p.m. or Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Granada Theatre on Fifth Street in Hollister.
Historical museum is a trip down memory lane
Strolling through downtown Hollister’s tree-lined streets past beautiful early 20th-century homes is the San Benito County Historical Society Museum.
Calendar: Youth Alliance, MACE to host fundraiser music events
The Mexican American Committee on Education of San Benito County presents the popular and renowned Chicano, all-time, five-time Grammy award winner Little Joe & La Familia celebrating Cultura in San Benito County. It is set for 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 12 at Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Highway in Tres Pinos.

















