Local program helps protect seniors from scams
Local senior care experts are urging South County families to be alert for scammers who may be targeting their senior loved ones with a variety of clever cons that could jeopardize not only their life savings but their independence.
Supervisors focus on growing OPEB liability
The burgeoning cost of OPEB, Other Post Employment Benefits, and an unexpected prior year obligation were major items of discussion during the special meeting of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
County prepares to make call on fire contract
San Benito County supervisors are expected to decide between a fire service contract from the city of Hollister and Calfire in April, after a year of meetings to discuss community fire service needs.
Adopt Kassy
Kassy is a 10-month-old Siamese cat who is calm, sweet, litter-box trained and loves to be handled. She is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, call (408) 686-3900.
Auditor warns that county might miss crucial deadline
With only a few days left before a crucial deadline, San Benito County Auditor Joe Paul Gonzalez warned the board of supervisors Tuesday that the county’s audited “Comprehensive Annual Financial Report” might not meet the state and federal due date because of severe staffing shortages.
BLM’s final plan would ban OHV users from Clear Creek
With the dust finally settled after a half-decade of debate, it looks as though the Bureau of Land Management plans to follow its long-charted path and permanently shut off the signature use at Clear Creek Management Area – off-highway vehicles.
Overturned semi blocks both lanes on southbound U.S. 101
As of 8:40 a.m. today an overturned semi-trailer truck caused back-to-back traffic on U.S. 101 southbound for up to 3.5 miles south of the Monterey Road exit in Gilroy.
Gavilan’s career day is set for Wednesday
It’s time to update those resumes, dry-clean that business attire and brush up on some interviewing skills because Gavilan College has lined up 46 organizations for its annual career day at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Student Career Center at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy.















