Supes irked by added security cost at new courthouse
County supervisors have decided to appeal to the state for help in providing funds necessary to increase security personnel – as required by the state – upon the opening of the new courthouse.
Gavilan successfully defense conference title with sweep of Cañada
For the second consecutive year, the Gavilan College volleyball team is Coastal Conference champions.
Corbin donates $1,000 to Boy Scouts for stolen flags
A local Boy Scouts troop received $1,000 from Corbin Motorcycle Seats & Accessories at Monday’s Hollister City Council meeting to help replace nearly $1,000 in stolen flags that the group lost during this year’s motorcycle rally.
Could Bubba be the one?
Bubba is a 3-year-old labrador retriever/pit bull mix who is playful, loves toys and would be great with training. He is house broken and good with dogs. He should be in a house without children or cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since September. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
County board votes 4-1 to hire Espinosa as permanent CAO
County supervisors agreed Tuesday to hire interim County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa as the permanent CAO, despite concerns from one of the board members about the official’s lack of college credentials.
Cannella announces ‘There Ought to Be a Law’ contest
State Sen. Anthony Cannella has announced his “There Ought to a Be a Law” contest “to provide constituents the opportunity to present ideas for new legislation,” according to announcement from his office.
County officials concerned about added security cost at courthouse
County supervisors are considering whether to appeal to the state for help in providing funds necessary to increase security personnel – as required by the state – upon the opening of the new courthouse.
Tres Pinos man dies in solo motorcycle crash on Highway 25
A 40-year-old Tres Pinos man died Friday in a motorcycle crash on Highway 25, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Local nonprofit purchases drug-sniffing dog with help from students
The San Benito High School student body raised money last year for Wonder Woofs, a local nonprofit, who used the funds to purchase a new drug-sniffing dog, Sapphire, which will be trained and used at area schools, including San Benito High.
“We use all golden retrievers,” said Sean Haggett, founder of Wonder Woofs, in an interview Tuesday. “They’re friendly dogs.”
San Benito High School Principal Krystal Lomanto said Wonder Woofs is a “great preventative tool” for the high school.
Haggett said the reason the school helped raise the funds is to be “proactive” against drugs on campuses - on their campus and other campuses.
“It’s not that a school has a drug problem,” he said. “If we can deter one child from doing drugs, it’s a good thing.”
Having a drug-free environment is a “priority” for the school, Lomanto said in an e-mail to the Free Lance on Thursday.
“SBHS takes pride and works very hard at providing a safe campus for our students and staff,” she said. “Wonder Woofs has helped by providing a positive deterrent.”
