Farm bureau summer library program features guest readers
The San Benito County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a summer reading program for children ages 5-12 on Wednesdays this summer, with weekly gatherings at the San Benito County Free Library.
Veterans, rally organizers compromise on building use for July 4 event
After a quandary sparked over use of the Veterans Memorial Building on July 4, motorcycle rally organizers and local veterans groups have come to a compromise.
Agricultural district names new CEO to run county fair
The 33rd District Agricultural Association has hired a new fair manager and CEO.
Surveillance cameras going up in downtown Hollister
The city is in the process of installing an array of surveillance cameras in the downtown area, with about three-quarters of the machines mounted as of Monday, said Police Chief David Westrick.
San Juan businesses, residents face ‘huge hardship’ with bad water
Ice cream shop co-owners Margot Tankersley and Naomi Medina were outside their Third Street business Thursday afternoon chatting with San Juan residents Katie Cullum and Phyllis Teshima when the topic of water came up. With elevated nitrate levels in the local supply, the county health department in May ordered residents and businesses to stop using it, for the most part.
Rodeo 2014: Bolado visitors can expect better sound, less dust
Visitors and riders can expect noticeable improvements to the grounds at this year's San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo.
Hollister district moves toward bond measure for November ballot
Hollister School District trustees this week discussed priorities for a $28.5 million facilities bond and approved a contract for bond counsel services.
Photos: Activists hear from speakers on anti-fracking measure
Activists seeking to restrict petroleum extraction in San Benito County gathered at Indian Canyon on Sunday to hear guest speakers, University of Oregon professor Dr. Art Pearl and former Santa Cruz County Supervisor Gary Patton, talk in favor of San Benito Rising’s initiative.
