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April 7, 2026

Top 5: Art show, Easter egg hunt and more

ART 105 show open through April: San Benito High School students will have artwork on display at the Blak Sage Gallery through April 21, at 727 San Benito St. The gallery is open Wednesday and Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m., and April 14 and 21, from noon to 5 p.m. An artists’ reception will be held April 13, from 3 to 6 p.m., with music and light refreshments. Details: 636-2787 or [email protected].

Briefs: Oriana Chorale concerts, play auditions

Fifth Wall begins auditions

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.

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