Birds and feather plucking
Nail-biting, gum smacking, knuckle popping - they can be irritating habits people have. Even birds display their share of odd behaviors.
Sans: Spring rains green up South County
Well, here we are. It’s our first full week of spring and it sure is looking good down here in South County, finally! The grass is green, wildflowers are starting to bloom and the cattle are starting to look good. We had another nice shot of rain over the weekend to keep everyone around here happy as well. If it keeps up like this, we may have a good year after all.
Gavilan College professors join the tenured ranks
At its February 2012 meeting, the Gavilan College Board of Trustees conferred tenure upon five faculty members. Tenure is the granting of continuous employment status to a faculty member. Employment will then be ongoing until terminated through retirement, resignation, or dismissal (persuant to the provisions of the faculty contract.)
Business buzz: Renovated Arco business to hold grand opening
After recently reopening with completed renovations, the Arco ampm store and gas station on Gateway Drive will be holding a grand opening Friday and Saturday.
County works to let Casa de Fruta sign stay
Revision of ordinance designed to keep longstanding billboard in place
Red Phone: City repairs damaged road
Malfunction downtown was latest in string of main breaks
Students knit plastic bags into sleeping pads for homeless
Members of the San Benito High School Outdoor Club and the Knitting and Crochet Club have come up with a clever way to reuse the plastic bags that many people have overflowing in their households after a few trips to the store.
Snafu prompts schedule change at Anzar
Longer day required as audit reveals required instructional hours minimum not met
Community heroes honored at annual fundraising event
Youth Alliance fundraiser recognizes San Benito, Gilroy residents
Federal grant application near completion
CDBG funding request will provide shelter, job training

















