Newsom signs ‘Melanie’s Law’ requiring fentanyl safety plans in schools
Middle and high school students across California will be protected by a new law requiring life-saving prevention and response resources for fentanyl overdoses under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom announced Oct. 13 that he had signed Senate Bill 10 or Melanie’s Law, introduced...
Newsom signs 56 housing bills, aiming to tackle affordable housing shortage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 11 signed multiple housing bills aimed at tackling the state’s lack of affordable housing and making it easier for tenants to rent a home in the first place.
Newsom signed a whopping 56 bills into law which he said...
Local Scene: Academic honors, Harvest Festival, Hollister Hills
Locals named to Dean’s List
Hollister residents Ema Alfaro, Miranda Hernandez, Daniela Hernandez and Anessa Ocampo were named to the Stanislaus State University Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and...
Monterey County donates office furniture to local offices displaced by fire
Monterey County recently stepped up to assist their neighbor in San Benito County by donating truckloads of surplus furniture and other supplies after local offices suffered losses of such items in a Sept. 8 fire.
"As our regional partner, the County of San Benito has...
Tribal band appeals Betabel lawsuit decision
San Benito Court reversed previous ruling to allow Amah Mutsun complaint to proceed.
San Benito County launches new alert system
San Benito County and the Santa Cruz Regional 911 system this week announced the launch of SBCAlert, an automated alert and warning system that will be used to inform residents of vital information—from road closures to emergency incidents in their area.
SBCAlert is a “significant...
Hollister High named to AP Honor Roll
Hollister High School was recently notified by the College Board that it has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Program Honor Roll, earning bronze recognition for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to earn college credit...
PG&E helicopters patrol for trees that pose wildfire risk
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is conducting aerial patrols in areas of Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
Scheduled helicopter patrols are part of the company’s Vegetation Management Program to detect dead or dying trees that could pose a wildfire risk.
Patrols, which...
County increases fines for illegal dumping
San Benito County has drastically increased fines in an effort to combat the scourge of illegal dumping on roadsides, public property and other unauthorized locations.
The new fines, which became effective Sept. 21, are $2,500 for the first offense (previously $100), $5,000 for the second...
Local Scene: Pumpkin giveaway, Harvest Festival, Bell’s Station at Coe Park
Newsom appoints Butler to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint a woman to fill the seat of the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died Sept. 29.
Laphonza Butler will replace Feinstein, the Governor’s Office confirmed Oct. 1.
Butler is currently president of...
