Local high school graduation rates beat state norm
The county’s two main high schools have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than the state.
Six years later, sides in solar debate make final push
Shani Kleinhaus believes the Panoche Valley could become a refuge for many species and she sees its big solar project—awaiting state and federal permits—as a roadblock toward that and other environmental goals.
Smoking age going up in unincorporated Santa Clara County
In an effort to curb smoking by local youth, Santa Clara County on Tuesday became the first county in California to raise the purchasing age for tobacco and electronic smoking products from 18 to 21.
Bus campaign drives school supplies to needy
A school bus campaign may soon be driving supplies into the hands of needy and homeless students.
Free breakfast, lunch offered at school sites for summer
When classes end for the summer, those receiving subsidized school breakfasts and lunches may start to feel the pangs of hunger.
As deadline looms without final OK, solar investors bet big
Despite state and federal agencies still holding proverbial keys to their project, investors behind a Panoche Valley solar farm have already spent about $50 million on pre-construction and application efforts, a spokeswoman for the endeavor confirmed Monday.
Small airplane forced to land on US 101 over weekend
A small airplane landed on U.S. 101 on Saturday night, according to authorities.
Updated: Hollister breaks 100 with heat advisory in effect
The National Weather Service has declared a heat advisory for San Benito County, and temperatures soared in Hollister to 101 degrees as of shortly after 1:30 p.m. Monday
Funeral details set for Wahdan, former head librarian
Funeral details are set for Jo Wahdan, the former head librarian at the San Benito County Free Library.
