Gomez raises, spends more than Muenzer in District 4 race
The challenger for the District 4 county supervisor seat out-raised the incumbent by more than $16,000 in the latest filing period.
Updated: Airport runway grant tops $3 million
Congressman Sam Farr's office Tuesday announced a grant award for more than $3 million going toward runway repairs at the Hollister airport.
Tentative deal before teachers calls for 6 percent raise this year
Trustees approved a tentative agreement between the district and the San Benito High School Teachers’ Association for a two-year contract with raises earlier this week.
Officials weigh changes to SBHS summer school program
As San Benito High School trustees this week reviewed the summer school program, the attrition rates – or percentage of students that dropped out – was higher than the goal.
Architect identifies $1M in added costs for SBHS gym, wrestling room
San Benito High School won't break ground on a gym and wrestling building before winter break, as school officials originally hoped, after the district architect reviewed the plans and found them further behind than expected with an additional $1 million in costs.
High school teachers demand air conditioning
Several teachers mentioned the recent heat wave and the lack of air conditioning in San Benito High School classrooms during the public comment period of the school board meeting this week.
State may fund added security in county courthouse
With help from Assemblyman Luis Alejo, the state is looking to include $400,000 in this year's budget to fund additional court security at the San Benito County Courthouse, according to an announcement from Alejo's office.
Measure J opposition raised more than $1.7 million
The No on Measure J side has raised more than $1.7 million for its campaign, while the yes side has raised about $120,000, according to campaign finance documents.
More sign damage reported in Measure J campaign
More sign damage has been reported in the Measure J campaign, this time with obscene graffiti found on a prominent sign along San Benito Street.
Klauer faces Scattini in District 3 Hollister council race
District 3 council candidates Karson Klauer and Robert Scattini are on opposite ends of a spectrum as it pertains to experience, but they shared a common motivation to run for the seat in that they both care deeply about the local community.
