Students present their STEAM skills
Hundreds of local students participated in the San Benito County Office of Education’s 2025 STEAM Expo on March 13 at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister. The expo showcased 240 student projects in Math, Science, Art and Technology from throughout San Benito County.
This...
Short on Supplies, Teachers Dip Into Pocketbooks
Seventh grade history teacher Jan Grist usually spends about
SBHS students set to return to stage for ‘The Addams Family’
San Benito High School students are getting ready to return to the stage for the first time in nearly two years, with their upcoming production of “The Addams Family.”
The cast of 28 talented students have been practicing since early January to prepare the show...
Elementary schools allowed to apply for waiver
Several elementary schools in San Benito County could be one step closer to allowing students to return to in-person instruction, but only under certain circumstances.
Dr. David Ghilarducci, county interim Public Health Officer, on Aug. 7 issued a press release saying that a waiver—applicable for...
Retired teachers group names grant recipients
The December meeting of the Retired Teachers held at San Juan Oaks Golf Club found our group again working to benefit San Benito County.
CHP: Driver in Gaines crash not drunk
Gavilan College basketball player Billy Heard - Andrel Gaines' teammate - who was driving the car when back-to-back car wrecks sent six people to the hospital, was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accidents, according to a toxicology report obtained Monday by the Gilroy Dispatch.
Forum looks at Title IX gender equity in local schools
In hopes of educating the community about gender equity in
Southside School back open on ‘hour-by-hour’ basis
Southside School opened its doors to students Monday but only on an “hour-by-hour” basis following closures due to mudslides last week, said Superintendent and Principal Eric Johnson.
Walk of His Life: Rocha goes partially blind before graduating
The spot of darkness in his right eye is growing. It gets bigger and bigger until he can't see out of that eye. He's also losing vision in his left eye.
New sports complex ready for the Balers
Community groups and organizations are invited to be a part of the grand opening of the San Benito High School stadium, aquatics center and softball field. The high school will celebrate 13 months of work and the completion of the the athletic facilities on...
















