Calif. community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees
In a historic first for public education in the state, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Sunday that allows community colleges to award bachelor's degrees in fields not currently served by the California State University or University of California schools.
Feds OK design for cemetery at former Fort Ord site
A federal agency has approved a design for the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery at the former Ft. Ord site, according to Congressman Sam Farr's office in a statement released Monday.
Student volunteers collect nearly a ton of garbage
The students in Susan Bessette’s Accelerated Achievement Academy classes have a ton to brag about after they participated in the California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 20.
HSD trustees question contracts, approve artists in schools programs
Hollister School District trustees tabled a discussion about contract changes for classified management and approved an artists in the schools program at this week’s meeting.
SBHS trustees weigh bargaining, migrant students, boats for field trips
San Benito High School District trustees received a proposal for teacher contract negotiations, looked at their migrant student population and reviewed changes to field trip regulations as part of a regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday.
Luna, Montoya pursue District 2 council seat
For Victoria Montoya, it wasn't “a natural thing” for her to run for the District 2 city council seat, but others encouraged her to go for it. For Mickie Solorio Luna, a career in city finance and leadership with the League of United Latin American Citizens prepared her for the role.
Three candidates vie for the two Gavilan College trustee positions
Two positions on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees are open for San Benito County residents and three candidates have stepped forward to fill the spots.
Lawsuit claims hospital board elections deprive Latino voters
Residents represented by former District Attorney John Sarsfield’s law firm sued the San Benito Health Care District pursuing district elections to prevent “vote dilution” of the Latino population, according to the document filed this week at the San Benito County Courthouse.
