Updated: County agriculture values grew by 11 percent in 2013
Boosted by big increases in vegetable production, San Benito County’s agriculture industry earned record revenues in 2013 and eclipsed $300 million in value for the first time.
County group names Brem CattleWoman of the Year
The San Benito County CattleWomen held their Summer BBQ at the picturesque home of Tony and Cathy Alameda in the Cienega area of our county. On Aug. 9, around 50 members, friends and family attended the event, which was held amid the lovely setting of oaks, views of hills and a wonderful cooling breeze. As part of the CattleWomen's General Meeting the announcement was made that Jessica Brem has been selected as the 2014 San Benito County CattleWoman of the Year.
Calaveras School starts fresh with a new staff
“Good morning. I'm Mrs. Zanger and I'm new to this school. Is anyone else new?”
Mayor: Panel to recommend Flynn Road site for Fire Station No. 3
A panel of leaders from area governments is recommending that the fire department should locate Fire Station No. 3 on Flynn Road near the county jail, the mayor confirmed Monday.
Citadel spokesman confirms oil company weighing conventional drilling
Citadel Exploration is weighing the use of conventional techniques for oil extraction – instead of long-planned steam injections – at the Project Indian site in southern San Benito County, a company spokesman confirmed to the Free Lance.
Explore history with Civil War Days
Take a step back in time and commemorate California’s history in the Civil War with California Civil War Days and Nights at San Benito County Historical Park, Highway 25, one mile south of Tres Pinos.
Police Blotter: Vandalism cases reported in Hollister
Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department, including several vandalism reports.
VFW to honor active soldiers with banner program
Bernie Ramirez took over as president of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter in July, and he’s already taking action with a new banner program aimed at active servicemen.
Railroad Garden Tour raises funds for nonprofits
The 20th annual Railroad Garden Tour, a fundraiser for the St. Joseph’s Center and the Community Food Pantry, will take place throughout South Santa Clara County and North San Benito County Saturday.
The eight-stop self-guided tour features local model railroad displays and gardens at area businesses and residences. The tour starts at the Llagas Creek Railway on Llagas Road in Morgan Hill, and continues to numerous stops in Gilroy including Garden Accents Nursery, Big Iron Garden Railroad and the Mount Madonna Railroad. The tour concludes at the Smith Family Railroad in Prunedale.
Donations to the Railroad Garden Tour will benefit the St. Joseph’s Center in Gilroy and the Community Food Pantry.
For more information, call (408) 848-1440 or (408) 842-1843, or send an email to [email protected].
County fair fundraiser dinner around the corner
A fundraiser to raise money for the 2014 San Benito County Fair will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Bolado Park Event Center at 9000 Airline Highway in Tres Pinos.
