Schools

A local Hollister student has taken over the Lt. Gov. position

The San Benito High School Board of Trustees recently approved new courses in engineering, game simulation, environmental studies, Spanish, drama improvisation and yoga, according to district staff. “Each year the district takes a look at courses and course offerings within our course catalog,” said Elaine...

While California K-12 students will still be required to wear masks once the state's indoor mask mandate ends this week, one of the state’s top health officials said Monday that a decision on in-school mask requirements could be made by the end of the...

In 2014, Hollister became what actor Mark Ruffalo called “ground zero” in California for the fierce debate over fracking. Ruffalo's tweet sent Oct. 14—in which he made the local fracking reference—underscored the broad reach of the debate in San Benito County over Measure J.

'Geometry Town' exercise gives students an alternative look at

Every year, the Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Auxiliary works hard to raise money to provide scholarships for students in health-related fields. According to the hospital – over a span of 60 years, the auxiliary has awarded $353,920 in scholarships. This year, it awarded $30,000 to 35 recipients who are students studying in various medical fields.

The San Benito High School District Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 appointed Dr. Gina Vallejo Agredano to join them as a trustee. Agedano fills the vacancy created when former Trustee John Corrigan submitted his resignation from the board effective Nov. 15, says a...