Concern over faults could spur San Juan School closure
Seven of the 23 most seismically vulnerable school buildings in California – including five of six permanent classroom buildings – are on the campus of San Juan School, where the results of state-mandated seismic trenching could either force the school to be condemned and relocated or require a multimillion-dollar retrofit.
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Locals named to Dean’s List
Hollister residents Ema Alfaro, Miranda Hernandez, Daniela Hernandez and Anessa Ocampo were named to the Stanislaus State University Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and...
Hollister High ranked in annual ‘Best Schools’ report
For the seventh year in a row, Hollister High School has been ranked as a “Best High School” by U.S. News & World Report—an annual comprehensive report that identifies top-performing schools nationwide.
The 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings place Hollister High in the...
Hollister schools across the board on new state tests
Most students of 23 mainstream public schools administering the new state standards test in San Benito County did not meet standards but the county also had some high-performing standouts.
Gavilan Trustee Tony Ruiz says he won’t seek second term
Two of the three Gavilan College trustee positions that represent the San Benito County area are up for re-election this November and one of the incumbents has decided not to seek a second term.
