Meeting Preview: Parks panel to discuss regional access road
The San Benito County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the San Benito County Board Chamber, 481 Fourth St.
SBC’s Oldest Families Are Tied to the Land
One of San Benito County's most precious resources, agricultural
Top 5: Summer speaker series starts, Red Barn Run and more
Pinnacles summer speaker series starts: The Pinnacles National Park Summer Speakers series starts June 8 with the “Hands of the Land” lecture at Soledad Library at 2 p.m. A ranger will help visitors learn about people who shaped the Salinas Valley into the “salad bowl of America.” The lecture will explore the lives of area farmers, immigrants, activists and writers with family friendly activities. The second lecture, “Cowboy Poetry,” will be June 15 at 2 p.m. Pinnacles Nation Park’s west side entrance. Janice Gilbertson will share stories and poetry with visitors. On June 22 at 2 p.m., for “Life of the Amah Mutsun,” Valentin Lopez will speak on the west side of the park. Lopez will discuss the culture and history of the tribal band. Park entrance fees apply for the speaker events inside the park.
Supervisor candidates answer questions
In the race for San Benito County Supervisor, four candidates are running for two open seats. In District 3 the candidates are Patricia Loe and Peter Hernandez; in District 4 the candidates are incumbent Jerry Muenzer and Jim Gillio.
Loe served on the Hollister City...
Assembly votes to restore bus funds for schools
The California Assembly voted today to restore $243 million in school bus funding to California public schools. The bill, SB 81, had a final vote of 60 - 5. Gilroy's Assemblyman Luis Alejo voted in favor of the bill, according to a news release.
