Campbells elected National Auxiliary President and National Commander
For the first time in nearly 30 years a husband and wife team is leading the National Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and the National Auxiliary to SUVCW.
Mineral rights harden lines in Measure J debate
Paso Robles' Ed Hazard believes the public and politicians haven't given enough attention to rights of royalty and mineral rights owners in local-level debates like the one in San Benito County over Measure J. Kathy Spencer from the Bitterwater area has another perspective and worries her family members could lose control of their property because an oil company owns mineral rights on 440 acres of their land.
Updated: Pilot killed in Yosemite fire was contracted by Calfire
A Calfire air tanker based out of Hollister crashed Tuesday while fighting a fire at Yosemite National Park and the pilot was killed.
Mountain lion sightings reported near Stonegate
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office is reporting "no less than" three mountain lion sightings near the Stonegate community in the past week, according to a statement from the agency.
Public health works with schools on new gardens
Public Health Services is partnering with local schools to establish or resurrect fruit and vegetable gardens. Students at Sunnyslope, Calaveras, Hollister Dual Language Academy and R.O.Hardin elementary schools will plant, cultivate and eat their fresh fruits and vegetables, all while learning about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity, according to public health in an announcement.
County sounds alarm on absent non-emergency transportation
San Benito County currently has no provider of non-emergency ambulance services, and it became a concern for county officials as they renewed the contract with American Medical Response for 911 responses.
Pilot killed when Calfire tanker out of Hollister crashes
A Calfire air tanker based out of Hollister crashed while fighting a fire at Yosemite National Park and the pilot was killed, according to media reports.
‘The Factory’ allows hands-on learning
The Factory at Mount Madonna School (MMS) is a recently re-designated classroom space on the upper campus that students are utilizing for an array of creative projects. Resources include a state-of-the-art 3D printer, Arduino input/output sensors, LilyPad sewable circuits, a full complement of Snap Circuits education kits, soldering irons, ample motors, LEDs, switches and power supplies.
Adopt Baghera
Baghera is a 5-month-old black and white (tuxedo) cat who is one of seven littermates found in a box. He is cute as a bug, playful and ready for a home where he can be enjoyed by a family of his own. For more information, call (831) 634-1191 or visit PetFriends.org.
