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June 1, 2026

Former Spring Grove janitor succumbs to cancer

The Spring Grove School community is mourning the death of

San Benito County 4-H teens lead the way

The San Benito County 4-H program has been known for many of the opportunities it provides for today's youth. These include showing animals at the fair, participating in different projects and especially helping youth develop their leadership skills. 4-H has been helping to create the leaders of tomorrow for generations and continues to do so today by sending “4-Hers” to leadership conferences.

Students knit plastic bags into sleeping pads for homeless

Members of the San Benito High School Outdoor Club and the Knitting and Crochet Club have come up with a clever way to reuse the plastic bags that many people have overflowing in their households after a few trips to the store.

County Ed. Assistant Supe honored by Filipina Women’s Network

Gwendolyn Baquiran, San Benito County Office of Education’s Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, has been selected to receive the Filipina Women’s Network’s 2025 Most Influential Filipina Women of the World Award in the category of “Innovator & Thought Leader; Pioneer of Progress.” Chosen from a...

Five schools recognized for Capturing Kids’ Hearts training

The Hollister School District is proud to announce five sites have been named as Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools for 2023-24.  The five recognized sites this academic year include the Accelerated Achievement Academy, Calaveras Elementary School, Cerra Vista Elementary School, Ladd Lane Elementary School...

State requires financial literacy course for graduation

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an agreement June 27 making personal financial literacy a required course to graduate high school in California, according to a news release from the governor's office. “We need to help Californians prepare for their financial futures as early as possible. Saving...

Kinsella’s contract includes lump sum, 24 vacation days

The terms of Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella's four-year contract were obtained by the Dispatch Tuesday describing the details of his $42,000 salary increase, which includes 24 days of paid vacation each year and a $1,000 monthly expense allowance.

Ensuring instructors are competent to teach in classrooms

Amy Holland has been teaching for 34 years. She has a bachelor's

HSD Works to Create Nonprofit

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Aromas school plans fundraiser auction for Saturday at San Juan Oaks

Sampling local wines, listening to live music and enjoying a

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