Gavilan College announces Community Spirit Awards
Gavilan College recognized San Benito County residents that improved the quality of life in their community during the regularly scheduled Tuesday board of trustees meeting.
Courthouse dedication set for October
The local court system is hosting a dedication ceremony Oct. 10 for the recently completed courthouse.
Six businesses in San Juan burglarized overnight
Six burglaries were reported at businesses in downtown San Juan Bautista overnight, according to the sheriff's office.
Students commemorate 9/11 tragedy they don’t remember
San Benito High School senior Katie White was four years old and in preschool when the World Trade Center Twin Towers came crashing down.
County assessment roll climbs by 8.2 percent
The net property value assessment roll for the county climbed by 8.2 percent in the latest assessment period, the second consecutive year of growth after five consecutive years of declines.
City, county weigh use of ‘graywater’ from sinks, tubs
City and county leaders are weighing a program to allow the use of graywater – reused from the washing machine, bathroom sink or shower tub – for residential landscaping.
Traffic data show police put brakes on speeding citations
There has been a steep drop in the number of speeding tickets issued by Hollister police in the past two years, while more drivers are cited for stop-sign violations than any other traffic infraction, according to data provided by the department.
Deep Divide: Measure defined by more than fracking
Although Measure J is about fracking and other enhanced recovery methods at its core, much of the local debate to this point has focused on conventional oil drilling and what the initiative might or might not do beyond banning those specified practices.
