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.
Supervisor hits DC in support of national park
The San Benito County board of supervisors added an emergency item to the agenda Tuesday to approve out-of-state travel for Supervisor Jerry Muenzer.
Miss San Benito to be crowned this weekend
Four local young women will vie for the title of Miss San Benito Rodeo 2012 this weekend in the event that is a precursor to the annual San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo.
Cherry crops survive Monday’s rain – for the most part
Most local cherry farmers “dodged a bullet” Monday when thunder bellowed in the sky and 0.20 inches of rain pelted Gilroy for a good several hours into the early afternoon.
