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April 4, 2026

Police collect 276 pounds of prescription drugs

On Saturday, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office and the Hollister Police Department collaborated with the Drug Enforcement Administration to hold a prescription drug disposal event at the local Target store in Hollister.

Stroke of family fun at the county fair

The San Benito County Fair again drew in participants and visitors of all ages, living up to its theme this year of “Fun for the Whole Herd.”

Airport upgrade gets federal boost

With help from a federal grant, work is set to begin on a project to improve the storm water drainage at the Hollister Municipal Airport in November with plans to complete construction before the fire season begins next spring.

Both sides to make cases at Measure E forum Wednesday

Four local nonprofits are hosting a Measure E forum Wednesday to offer both sides of the proposal opportunities to make their cases for and against the proposed extension to a 1 percent sales tax.

First time for the Run for the Stink’n Roses

The first annual Run for the Stink'n Roses Cougar Classic (as it now called) was successfully run  Sunday September 30th.  For a first time effort by the Christopher HS  Cross Country Team  it came off without a hitch.  A number of experienced SVRC members were there as volunteers  but you could see that Michael Bonomi  and his team of eager beaver students were used to organizing races.

Informed Choices celebrates grand opening

Informed Choices celebrates their ribbon cutting event with friends, family, staff, sponsors, Chamber of Commerce and ambassadors as well as, Nancy Corbridge, executive director.  They are dedicated to serving women, as well as their families and partners who come seeking help in making decisions about unplanned pregnancies and related concerns.  Informed Choices recently moved from Gilroy to Morgan Hill and is now is located 16275 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 847-8880 or visit: www.informed-choices.org.

Six Central Coast farms fined for breaking new runoff rules

Six Central Coast farms – including one in San Benito County – have been fined nearly $36,000 for failing to comply with the state's new agricultural runoff rules.

Pacific West Christian Academy accredited for K-8

Pacific West Christian Academy, which has three campuses in Gilroy, has been accredited for its kindergarten through eighth-grade programs. This is the first accreditation that the Western Association of Schools and Colleges accrediting body has awarded to PWCA.

Anaplasmosis in Cattle – A Problem for the Fall Season

Summer has ended and fall is here, which means it is time for cattlemen to watch their herds for signs of anaplasmosis. This disease, which appears most often in the fall months, can be devastating to some herds if not treated properly or in a timely manner.

Gavilan College lockdown ends following felony arrest

The Gavilan College Campus, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard in Gilroy, was on lockdown Wednesday morning around 9:10 a.m. following a car pursuit that resulted in a felony arrest.

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