Art Walk: Dancing on canvas
Morgan Hill artist Sheri Chakamian began painting in her early college years, and she received a bachelor’s degree in fine art with an emphasis in printmaking. She continued painting on the side and participating in several shows while getting a master’s degree and raising her family.
New conference aligment awaits Gavilan football for 2014
The Northern California Football Association announced a realignment in community college football conferences, which will introduce Gavilan to some new league foes.
Police Blotter: Burglaries, thefts and an exhibited firearm
Read a roundup of the most recent blotter from the Hollister Police Department.
County office of education recognizes all-star teachers
The San Benito County Office of Education recognized 16 Teachers of the Year at the regularly scheduled Wednesday school board meeting, including instructors from the Aromas San Juan Unified School District, the Hollister School District and the North County Joint Union School District.
Ag district pursues new CEO
The 33rd District Agricultural Association – which oversees the San Benito County Fair – is accepting applications for its chief executive officer.
Hollister district increases pay for substitutes, reviews funding plan
Hollister School District board trustees increased pay of substitutes, discussed the possibility of restoring stipends for after-school sports programs and addressed goals and plans for next year at the regularly scheduled school board meeting Tuesday.
Adversaries in fracking, oil debate set to face off on ‘Going Green’
Two of the figures at opposite ends of the debate over a proposed ban against fracking and limits on oil extraction are set to face off in a debate on a local community access show.
Cop shows up at door with pizza to find suspect in knife attack
A suspect in a recent knife attack came to answer the door Monday while awaiting the arrival of pizza for dinner. She received the pizza but got an unpleasant surprise for dessert to go with it. The delivery man at the door was a Hollister police officer who recognized the woman and arrested her.
Hollister district may reinstate stipends for sports
The Hollister School District may be on the way to restoring stipends for coaches and athletic directors of after-school sports programs next school year – if trustees vote to restore funding for the programs at the next school board meeting.
Long ride, long road for Aromas biker
Frank “Long Rider” Calabro had 468,000 miles on his 1993 Harley-Davidson as he slouched back on the motorcycle shortly before this year's Bike Blessing on Palm Sunday.
