Gavilan breaks ground on Coyote Valley academy
Gavilan College broke ground Friday on a major expansion that will bring thousands of students to a new campus in San Jose’s Coyote Valley and focus heavily on law enforcement and public safety training classes.
SBHS principal resigns in wake of investigation
San Benito High School Principal Todd Dearden resigned Wednesday morning, district Board President Ray Rodriguez confirmed.
In plan, buses would pick up residents away from stops
Public transit in San Benito County could get more flexible in the future, with a proposal to allow buses to veer off their routes to pick up people at random, nearby locations.
Hollister schools superintendent to retire
Hollister School District Superintendent Gary McIntire will retire at the end of this school year, according to an email he sent to employees, friends and the Free Lance.
SBHS band marches its way to accolades
San Benito High School’s marching band paraded off with some serious awards as they wrapped up their fall competition season.
Schools slow to comply with injector law
Schools in San Benito County—and across California—have been struggling to implement a new state law requiring campuses to stock prescribed epinephrine auto injectors, as many physicians aren’t willing to write blank orders for the products.
Workshop on academy move draws no parents
A special meeting inviting the Marguerite Maze Middle School community to comment on a plan to move the Accelerated Achievement Academy to that campus had no parent speakers this week, according to a school district trustee.
San Benito High principal placed on paid leave
San Benito High School Principal Todd Dearden has been placed on paid administrative leave, and an interim leader was serving in the role Thursday.
