HSD addresses burrowing critters on campus
In an effort to keep sites clean and safe, the Hollister School District has undergone efforts to prevent critters from continuing to burrow under classrooms.
The district has experienced burrowing critters on certain campuses and is prioritizing a humane approach to address them. The animals—such...
SBHS senior takes third place in art contest for ‘Young Dude’
San Benito High School senior Jericho Coquilla earned third place in the annual Congressional Art Competition hosted by the office of Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel.
State declares end to measles outbreak
The state has declared an end to the recent measles outbreak.
District reassigns Maze principal after complaints
Marguerite Maze Middle School’s principal received a new assignment that started this week.
Eight volunteers make up oversight panel for school bond
San Benito High School has a new set of watchdogs in the form of eight volunteers who are participating in a newly formed Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
Achievers take center stage for graduations
This year, the Free Lance profiled an outstanding soon-to-be senior at each of San Benito County's three main high schools. Selected by school principals and counselors, these students represent some of the best Hollister has to offer.
Schools prepare for the worst
Four years ago, students, staff and faculty within the Gilroy Unified School District collaborated with more than 15 law enforcement agencies to help produce a “Run, Hide, Defend” training video.
Since then, just about every school district throughout Santa Clara County has shown the CMAP-produced...
