Schools

The San Benito High School Board of Trustees will hold a community meeting on Wednesday to discuss whether a campus expansion could be funded by a voter-approved general obligation fund.

See photos from Friday's annual San Benito High School Homecoming Parade in downtown Hollister.

Kollin Kosmicki

Five county students with the local League of United Latin American Citizens chapter had the chance to take part in an annual leadership seminar in the nation’s capital.

Pablo Mazon Balancio Jr., a longtime Hollister resident who became a staple on the Gavilan Community College campus in recent years while showcasing his lively personality, died at age 56.

The League of United Latin American Citizens chapter in San Benito County is questioning the hiring process for the new principal at Gabilan Hills Elementary School following complaints from parents about his behavior. The superintendent expressed support for the hire he made, but vowed to examine the allegations.

The Hollister Police Department surveyed all the local schools about three weeks ago and is looking to find solutions that would enhance traffic safety.

More than 50 California and out-of-state colleges are lined up for the 9th annual South County Cal-SOAP College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Student Center on the Gilroy High School campus.

Gavilan College’s High on Health Faire will celebrate its 20th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Gavilan College Student Center located at 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard in Gilroy.

The Gavilan College Board of Trustees has identified the recipients of the 2013 Community Spirit Awards, spreading the honors to individuals, organizations and businesses from Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister.