New York City medical examiner rules Heath Ledger died of accidental pill overdose
Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers,
Local Scene: County administrator on medical leave
Espinosa on medical leave
San Benito County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa is currently out on a medical leave of absence, according to a press release from the county. Earlier this year, Espinosa had considered retiring due to his health issue, but his situation has “evolved.”
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A sweet start to the season
Annual farmers market opens next week with produce, hot food and
Local Scene: South Valley Symphony performs Dec. 14
Local land trusts receive grant funding
Two area land trusts received more than $200,000 worth of grants from the California Council of Land Trusts’ Capacity Building Grant Program.
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust, based in Santa Cruz County, received $105,500 for stewarding ancestral lands, says a...
Ellington recognized as a top advisor
Kristi Ellington was recognized as a top financial advisor and named to the LPL Financial Director’s Club. This distinction is based on an annual production ranking of the approximately 13,100 registered advisors nationwide who are supported by LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”). Ellington provides independent financial planning services, investment advice and asset management services to more than 250 households in the Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister area.
Updated: Supervisor seats go to incumbents
Based on preliminary numbers reported by the San Benito County Elections office website as of midnight on Tuesday, Supervisors Jaime De La Cruz and Anthony Botelho had significant leads against their opponents while Margie Barrios had a nearly 3 percent lead over her opponent.












