Updated: CHP confirms cause of Fallon and Fairview accident
A juvenile with moderate injuries was transported by air ambulance to a regional hospital from Spring Grove School after a collision between two pickup trucks near Fairview and Fallon roads around 9:30 a.m. Jan. 3.
Water workshops to focus on agriculture efficiency
The San Benito County Water District will be offering free agricultural workshops focusing on irrigation and fertilizer management while emphasizing efficiency, according to the water district.
San Juan forced to pay $116K for exceeding salt limit
The state’s regional water board recently ordered San Juan Bautista to pay $116,000 in fines that have collected over the past three years for continuously exceeding a salt discharge cap in the water system.
Authorities respond to report of bones found near SJB
A resident has reported finding what she believes are human bones off Mission Vineyard Road in San Benito County.
‘Uncharted Shores’ returning to SBHS for show
"Uncharted Shores" – the locally based band that had a name-rights dispute with the UK's "One Direction" – will return to San Benito High School for a show Monday.
Scrapbook Jan. 7-11, 2012
HONORS: Marc O’Hara: Air Force Airman Marc L. O’Hara graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Groundwater levels similar to last year
Despite a year with half the average rainfall, the San Benito County Water District estimates the current groundwater levels and stored water are sufficient to “accommodate several successive dry years with negative water budgets,” according to the annual groundwater report available on the district’s website.
Council hears from groups hoping for federal grant funds
Hollister Council members heard from community groups interested in being involved in this year’s application process for Community Development Block Grant funds.
Budget unveiled: ‘The year of fiscal discipline’
With a proposed budget that includes an $850 billion surplus and a $97.6 billion general fund for the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Jerry Brown painted a brighter financial future for California at Thursday's proposed budget plan roll-out.
Popular “Path of the Padres” hikes to resume soon
The California State Parks staff at the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area will resume leading the "Path of the Padres" hikes on some Fridays and most Saturdays and Sundays from March 2 through April 28.
