Hollister schools across the board on new state tests
Most students of 23 mainstream public schools administering the new state standards test in San Benito County did not meet standards but the county also had some high-performing standouts.
Records: Police issued zero tickets for helmet law since 2011
The Hollister Police Department did not issue a single citation to minors for violating the state’s helmet law between 2011 and late September of this year, according to documents obtained by the Free Lance through a records request.
SBHS superintendent supports consolidation idea
San Benito High School District Superintendent John Perales would like to see the Hollister School District and the San Benito High School District unify, he told the Free Lance in an interview.
HSD trustees shift bond funds toward air conditioning
Hollister School District trustees directed staff to put air conditioning on the priority list for Measure M bond money—even if something else came off—after parents and educators complained about stifling classroom temperatures.
Facing opposition, board changes course on homeless shelter
Nearly eight months after the county board chose a Southside Road location for a permanent homeless shelter in San Benito County, supervisors Tuesday reversed course and opted for a different site along Flynn Road.
San Benito High loves pink
San Benito High School is about to bring the pink out in an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer and to support local students fighting it.
District uses bond money for ‘quick’ roof fix
Hollister School District trustees approved using bond money to fix water damage in the ceiling of a classroom at Ladd Lane School during the board meeting this week.
