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The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments will host a sustainable communities public workshop Tuesday at 6 p.m., at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St., in Hollister.

After earning $20,000 for serving as Gavilan College’s interim president for one month earlier this year, Dr. Victor Krimsley is rejoining the community college staff as the new interim Vice President for Special Projects, a position the Board created specifically for him.

Gilroy Police officers arrested a 50-year-old former Hollister middle school teacher Monday on charges of allegedly having an ongoing relationship with a minor.

Two Hollister men died Sunday in an alleged gang-related shooting at 11:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Chaparral Court.

The San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Services staff issued a health advisory for those who will be enjoying recreational swimming or other water activities as summer nears.

San Benito High School District Superintendent Stan Rose has announced his resignation and will take the same role with the Santa Clara County Unified School District, according to a statement from the SBHS district.

Hollister police Wednesday reunited the owner of a pit bull with the pet dog after it had been missing for nearly 11 months, according to the Hollister Police Department.

HONORS: Thomas Walsh: Air Force Airman Thomas Walsh graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

A Gavilan College MESA student earned the MESA Undergraduate Scholarship from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Alicia Ornelas-Stevens was one of 12 MESA community college students to win a $1,000 award. Alicia will be transferring to UC Davis in the fall 2013 semester. She is majoring in computer science.

The California Assembly on Thursday passed a bill that would ensure students access to programs and facilities – including restrooms – based on their gender identity and not their biological sex.