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December 29, 2025

Gavilan president’s $42K pay raise under scrutiny – again

Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella’s $42,000 salary raise is under fire again – though this time it’s because a local Latino advocacy group alleges the Gavilan College board violated the Brown Act in an October meeting when trustees approved increasing his pay from $234,090 to $276,090 by 2015.

Pastors weigh in on gay marriage

President Barack Obama stirred a heated national debate when he became the first American president to publicly endorse gay marriage May 9, invoking mixed reactions from religious leaders in Gilroy and across the country.

Flores: Story reinvents the death of poet Poe

“The Raven” starring John Cusack, Luke Evans and Alice Eve

Engagement announcement: Kakebeen-Kretz

Renee Marie Kretz and Aaron Kakebeen were engaged July 4, 2011. Family and friends gathered for an engagement party, which was hosted by Aaron’s parents at their home.

Family shares story of how EMS saved a life

The County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation of May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week, with May 23 designated as “EMS for Children Day.” On May 23, families will be able to bring kids to the local fire stations to learn about smoke alarms. The agency will give out 50 free smoke alarms, with 25 donated by Ace Hardware.

Women’s Club donates 100 backpacks for children in need

Organization prepares bags with food, clothes and other items to children with help from three agencies

Business Buzz: Fee hike prompts some market booths to stay away

The San Benito County Environmental Health Department has been gradually jacking up health inspection fees for booths at the Hollister Downtown Farmers Market, and now some of those previous participants have said enough is enough.

County paves way for Nash bypass

Temporary road would allow closure of Nash Road near San Benito High School campus

Hollister School District to offer free summer lunches to children

The Hollister School District will again offer free lunch to any child 18 years and younger at four locations for the summer.

Boy band dispute still in court

Tres Pinos band hopes for response next month

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