A long walk to the new side of campus
San Benito High School students have to face traffic and hustle
Police crack down on illegal fireworks
Hollister Police cited several people for illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, adding that use of the incendiary devices has been “out of control.”
Hollister PD said in a press release July 8 that officers worked with the Hollister Fire Department, Code Enforcement...
San Benito County Sheriff investigates FB post that allegedly threatened local officials
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a social media page that recently posted a political cartoon that allegedly encouraged violence against public officials and their families, according to authorities.
The Facebook page known as “Benito Beet Beat” published the post on Nov. 3....
Measure J sides at odds over campaign’s use of editorial
A Measure J proponent is concerned opponents’ advertisements are using “unfounded claims” – particularly the no side’s portrayal of a May editorial published in the Free Lance – while a vice president with the opposition’s ad agency contended the yes side has been misleading by largely focusing its message on fracking, one component of a broader initiative.
Sheriff: Hollister resident shoots burglary suspect
A resident of Southside Estates in Hollister shot a burglar who snuck into the home early Monday morning, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
The burglary suspect who was shot, identified as Ocean Burger, 18, was treated at a nearby hospital and arrested...
SBHS highlights co-teaching practices
A contingent of educators from the Moraga School District and UC Davis’ Center For Applied Policy in Education recently visited San Benito High School to observe the co-teaching model used in a number of classes, according to SBHS district staff.
The visit was a result...
