Girls organization holds fundraiser, hopes to serve county
A fundraiser to help establish a mentoring program in San Benito County was held by Girls, Inc. of the Central Coast on Oct. 25 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club.
Public offers input on proposal to expand SBHS campus
Hollister residents and San Benito High School trustees gathered Wednesday night to talk about ideas for a planned expansion of the current campus.
Helping out for the holidays
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner, meaning outlets for goodwill and generosity are gearing to give, give and give some more.
All systems go at new charter school
Students line up every morning at 8:15 a.m. outside the classrooms and pledge allegiance to the stars and stripes. “I pledge allegiance to the flag ...” chanted a group of identically dressed children in matching blue polo shirts.
Community Solutions employees rally for better wages, benefits
Employees dressed in purple gathered outside Community Solutions Tuesday afternoon with noisemakers and signs in a labor union rally for better pay, better benefits and more time off.
Another mountain lion sighting causes third park closure
Police have closed Brigantino Park for the third time since June after a mountain lion sighting reported Wednesday afternoon, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Alejo talks immigration reform with federal leaders in DC
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, traveled to the nation’s capitol Monday and Tuesday to talk with lawmakers about the fate of immigration reform at the federal level.
Derek needs a home
Derek is a 6-month-old cat who is very sweet, playful and good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August and would love to find a forever home. Call (408) 686-3900.
