High school’s $42.5M bond officially set for June ballot
A $42.5 million bond aimed at upgrading classrooms and other facilities at San Benito High School passed its final hurdle this week and will appear on the June 3 primary ballot.
Baler Education Foundation announces Hall of Fame class
The Baler Education Foundation on March 22 honored its annual inductees to the Baler Hall of Fame.
Gifted Games are growing source of pride for Bell, others
Note: This story appeared in the "On the Rise" section with the March 28 edition of the Free Lance.
SBHS seniors hosting Walk-A-Thon for student with leukemia
San Benito High School’s senior class is holding a walk-a-thon fundraiser to help Jose Rocha, a senior who was diagnosed with leukemia on Valentine’s Day.
District officials support adding classes at Dual Language Academy
Hollister School District officials Tuesday showed broad support for the idea of gradually expanding enrollment capacity at the popular Dual Language Academy.
Photos: Classics for a Cause at SBHS
The Hollister Benefit Custom Car Show & Concert was held to benefit San Benito High School. Hosted by Impalas Magazine and Hollister Collision, it was March 8 at the high school.
Superintendent Sanchez to end long education career
A local education icon is calling it a career. County Superintendent Mike Sanchez will not seek another four-year term and plans to retire when his current term expires at the end of 2014.
School board names Perales new San Benito superintendent
The San Benito High School District will soon see a major change in leadership.
Treasurer accused of embezzling from Baler Band Booster Club
There has been yet another embezzlement case reported in San Benito County pertaining to a local nonprofit organization.
Education office announces spelling bee winners
The San Benito County Office of Education is pleased to announce the winners of the San Benito County Junior High Spelling Bee Championship for 2014.


















