US Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage is legal
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled same-sex marriage is legal throughout the nation.
School bond projects heat up over summer
San Benito County taxpayers this summer might see reroofing, classroom renovations and air conditioner installations at local campuses.
Swimmers speak out on lack of high school pool
San Benito High School senior Hayleigh Smith has been swimming for years and she’s caught the eye of top four-year universities for her special skills.
Mayor: If Caltrans stalls, consider county road along 25
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez is fed up with the long-running standstill regarding a planned Highway 25 widening.
Grand jury urges evaluation of lease-leaseback deals
The county's civil grand jury is the latest organization to challenge the use of lease-leaseback arrangements such as the ones planned for San Benito High School's bond projects.
Grand jury: Interim officials cost more than regulars
The civil grand jury questioned the county's practice of hiring interim department heads and whether it ends up costing taxpayers more than hiring permanent officials.
Grand jury questions CSDC lease designation
The county’s civil grand jury released its annual report and claimed, among other allegations on various government entities, that a local agency’s lease and future financial sustainability are in question.
Panoche solar company quelled mineral rights in court
Among the many hurdles for Panoche Valley Solar before moving ahead on its 247-megawatt project was a concern about mineral rights and the potential that another party could pursue resources on affected properties.
MACE to recognize son of Cesar Chavez
The Mexican American Committee on Education of San Benito County is hosting a tribute to Paul Chavez, the son of late farmworker rights advocate Cesar Chavez and chairman of the foundation bearing his father's name.
Calfire awards grant for prevention efforts
Calfire has awarded a $117,000 grant to the San Benito Fire Safe Council for prevention efforts.
















