First 5 playgroups use storyteller to teach parents, children
When Robert LaBatte speaks he has a soft voice, but it is one that easily commands the attention of others as he shares the tales he has collected from Native American tribes in 45 states. He recently recounted three stories for an audience at R.O. Hardin School, which included children and their parents, as part of the First 5 San Benito's family playgroup program.
Descendant of T.S. Hawkins turns 90
Ask Bill Hawkins where he was born and he won’t say San Benito County – he says he was born in a San Francisco hospital and started his life in North County when he was two weeks old. But he has spent most of his 90 years dedicated to his family ranch and public service.
Police agencies to host ‘Drug Take Back’ event
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office and the Hollister Police Department are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to host a Drug Take Back event April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a statement from police.
Walk to raise awareness of teen dating, gender violence
Community Solutions and Emmaus House will “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” for the first time in San Benito County at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fourth and San Benito streets. The event has been held nationally as a way to raise awareness of teen dating and gender violence.
BLM imposes fire restrictions
The Bureau of Land Management announced fire restrictions for Panoche and other areas of property owned by the federal agency.
Hot Ticket April 5, 2013
Blue Man Group: The Blue Man Group plays through Sunday at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose. Details: (408) 792-4111 or visit broadwaysanjose.com.
Organization honors HPD as ‘Police Department of the Year’
WeTip, an organization that provides anonymous tip lines, has honored the Hollister Police Department as its “Police Department of the Year”.
Golden Boy CEO says Guerrero had gun for hobby at shooting range
Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, said Tuesday that Gilroy boxer Robert Guerrero traveled with a gun last week because the interim WBC welterweight champion meant to use it at a Las Vegas shooting range as a hobby.
Sobrato Cancer Center receives recognition
The Sobrato Cancer Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program. SCVMC is the only public/government hospital in California to receive certification, which demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement. The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program is an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The certification is for three years from designation, which was achieved on March 26, 2013. The Sobrato Cancer Center achieved certification by meeting core standards in all areas of treatment, including treatment planning, staff training and education, chemotherapy orders and drug preparation, patient consent and education, safe chemotherapy administration and monitoring and assessment of patient well-being.















