New criteria for reward
The family of Sierra LaMar has changed the criteria for a $25,000 reward for information about the teen’s disappearance.Â
County election rundown: Roseanne Barr ties for second, with 4 votes
Four people in San Benito County voted for a nut-farming former TV star to be the next president of the United States.
Molester sentenced to 40 years in prison
A judge last month sentenced a convicted molester to 40 years in prison, according to records.
HSD honors teachers of the year
The Hollister School District Board of Trustees recently honored 10 teachers of the year from throughout the district, as well as three administrators of the year.
Scrapbook June 4-8, 2012
HONORS: Ruth Erickson: During the 95th anniversary celebration of the San Benito County Free Library, Ruth Erickson was named volunteer of the year. Her 29 years of active volunteerism and advocacy were recognized with the presentation of a plaque by county librarian Nora Conte and a congratulatory certificate from Senator Anthony Canella’s representative Bill Ritz.
Honda shop splits at former bowling alley
The former bowling alley that houses Hollister Honda is being divided and will soon begin offering Polaris, Victory and an as-yet-undisclosed brand as Marty Greenwood looks to make the sales venture more profitable.
Updated: Barrios result unlikely to change
Two incumbent county supervisors are cruising to victory after Tuesday’s election, while a third is holding onto a 41-vote lead and will likely earn a second term on the board.
Supes agree to hike some fees
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved an increase in fees collected by the public works department for engineering services and development processing as well as park facility rentals.
R.O. Hardin students recognized for English proficiency
R.O. Hardin School this week honored 22 third- to sixth-grade students who were reclassified as fluent English proficient. That follows last year’s reclassification of 25 students.
