Entire fracking ban initiative to print on sample ballot
Larry Rebecchi believes something monumental happened last week for supporters of a San Benito County fracking ban.
County hires former San Jose official as interim public works director
San Benito County has hired an interim public works director with ample public-sector credentials in San Jose.
Photo: Hospital auxiliary awards scholarships
Every year, the Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Auxiliary works hard to raise money to provide scholarships for students in health-related fields. According to the hospital – over a span of 60 years, the auxiliary has awarded $353,920 in scholarships. This year, it awarded $30,000 to 35 recipients who are students studying in various medical fields.
Scrapbook July 6-12, 2014
BIRTHDAY: Bethel Tipton: Bethel Tipton, a Hollister resident of nearly 70 years, celebrated her 100th birthday June 30, 2014 at a luncheon at Ridgemark. More than 30 members of her family—spanning four generations—gathered in her honor. She has resided at Mabe Northside for a number of years.
Betto’s Bistro MH grand opening
Betto’s Bistro had a ribbon cutting April 15 to open up its doors at 17385 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. The restaurant features classic Italian cuisine with homemade pastas. Catering and a 40 person banquet room are also available. Joining Randi Bara and Norberto Hernandez were various members of their staff, and the ambassadors, board and staff members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Stage company donating $1 per ticket for Les Miserables
The San Benito Stage Company has partnered with the Community Food Bank of San Benito County so that $1 of every ticket sold for Les Miserables will go to the food pantry.
Rocha’s lesson: ‘You have to find your way and you have to keep going’
If leukemia has taught Hollister resident Jose Rocha anything, it's that cancer teaches a kind of empathy that helps him understand other people. Rocha, 18, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia nearly five months ago. Since his diagnosis on Valentine's Day, Rocha experienced great acts of kindness and unkindness that left him wondering why people behave the way they do.
Updated: Shooter from rival biker club still sought
Hollister police are continuing to look for a shooter at large in the shooting case reported Sunday during the motorcycle rally.
