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Legislation that would move California assessments into an era of critical thinking and deeper learning received state Senate and Assembly approval Wednesday, according to a press release by the California Department of Education.

De La Rosa & Co., an investment bank based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Jacob Garcia of Hollister’s San Benito High School.

Gavilan College suffered an unexpected loss to its administrative staff Aug. 29, as Vice President John Pruitt of Student Services died at the age of 55.

Graniterock hosted its fourth annual Algebra Academy from August 12-17 and announced a new website, algebraacademy.net.

HOLLISTER – San Benito High School administrators will hold a red code drill Aug. 29 at 11:15 a.m. The drill allows the school to practice emergency procedures. It is preceded by a loud siren that may be heard in surrounding neighborhoods.

Informational meeting for SBHS students on international travel

For all those creative, artistic minds out there, the Gavilan College Faculty Association is seeking your assistance in creating a logo that will embody the spirit of the institution’s Spring fundraising event, entitled “Sowing Seeds, Nurturing Dreams.”

The Hollister Police Department sent out a reminder to residents with tips on school safety now that many local schools are back in session.

Graniterock hosted its fourth annual Algebra Academy from August 12-17 and announced a new website, algebraacademy.net.

Ricardo Ramos spent part of last week on location filming a short film he is hoping will be making the festival circuit in the coming months. Ramos, who attended Rancho San Justo Middle School and graduated from San Benito High School in 1999, said he took a circuitous route to becoming the director of the short film.