Gavilan MESA celebrates 10th annual graduation and transfer banquet
Gavilan College’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program celebrated a major milestone during its 10th Annual MESA Graduation and Transfer Banquet held on May 8 at Hecker Pass Winery.
The event honored graduating and transferring MESA students for their academic achievements, leadership and commitment to...
Hollister School District performs facility upgrades over summer break
The Hollister School District has been quite busy upgrading facilities and grounds during the summer break.
Director of Maintenance and Operations Aaron Buzzetta provided a rundown of key highlights for a variety of work happening at sites throughout the district during the break. The initiatives...
Gavilan College to host ‘Ready, Set, Enroll’ event
Gavilan College will host its annual “Ready, Set, Enroll” event on Aug. 1 to help new and returning students complete enrollment and prepare for the fall 2026 semester.
The free event will take place from 9am-2pm at the college's Gilroy and Hollister campuses. The Gilroy...
Community Science Workshop pilot continues at Hollister library
More than 40 kids and parents converged July 14 outside the San Benito County Free Library to explore and build with the Community Science Workshop.
The project of the day was an electric bubble-maker, composed of a hobby motor, battery pack and fan—brought to life...
Two Gavilan students earn prestigious UC transfer scholarships
Two Gavilan College students will receive $20,000 scholarships after being selected for the prestigious UC Pister Scholarship, a statewide award recognizing exceptional California community college transfer students.
Paula Pacheco and Mia Abonce were each awarded the scholarship and will transfer to the University of California,...
Family mourns teen son who died in July 3 traffic accident in Hollister
A Hollister family is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Mason Gomes, an upcoming high school senior who died in a traffic accident the night of July 3.
Hollister Police Sgt. Dave Anderson said the collision occurred about 9:15pm on the 1900 block of Valley View...
SBSC brings Roald Dahl classic to Hollister stage
San Benito Stage Company will bring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for two weekends beginning July 10 and continuing through July 25 at the Hollister High School Auditorium.
The production features a cast of 55 ranging in age from 10-60, according to...
HSD brings energy, diverse instruction to summer school
The energy and enthusiasm were palpable at R.O. Hardin Elementary School for summer school on a recent morning.
It was a typical day for the 85 students overseen by teachers, including classified staff members and partners with the San Benito Arts Council and Youth Alliance....
Gavilan Foundation appoints Bhandal, Rosso to board
The Gavilan College Educational Foundation has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Longtime community leaders Manny Bhandal and Evelia Morales Rosso will serve on the nonprofit board for the next three years starting on July 1.
“On behalf of the Gavilan College...
Hollister High celebrates Class of 2026 with June 5 ceremony
More than 800 students graduated from Hollister High School’s Class of 2026 during the commencement ceremony June 5.
It was the school’s 131st annual graduation ceremony. Graduates of this year’s class included Valedictorian Rachel Buckingham; Salutatorian Kevin Len; ASB President Alexa Avila and Senior Class...
