Mother believes accident victim wasn’t wearing his helmet
Interim Hollister Fire Department Chief Bill Garringer said he did not see a helmet at the scene of Monday's fatality on Memorial Drive.
Fatality victim’s best friend: ‘Most lovable guy you could know’
The night before 11-year-old Joshua Rodriguez died in Monday’s accident—when a bus struck his bicycle on Memorial Drive—he had stayed over at the home of best friend Cody Cordova.
Gavilan to host meetings on possible districts
Gavilan College trustees are asking for community input for the next two weeks as they redefine the districts where board representatives are selected.
Mayor expresses sadness, points to possible changes after fatality
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez expressed sadness after Monday’s bus accident on Memorial Drive resulting in a 11-year-old boy’s death.
Longtime Baler superintendent Hearn, 81, passes away
Longtime San Benito High School Superintendent Gregory Hearn, 81, passed away peacefully last week following a five-month battle with cancer.
SBHS alum wins LULAC ‘National Young Man of the Year’
A San Benito High School alumnus has been named "National Young Man of the Year" by the League of United Latin American Citizens organization.
SBHS prepares to reopen deep pool
San Benito High School could reopen its deepest swimming pool for swim team and water polo athletes as early as next week, said Superintendent John Perales.
Summer can bite into students’ nutrition
The little girl dressed in a colorful poncho played on the playground at Calaveras School while her parents talked with other families about ways to save money when visiting Gilroy Gardens, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.
Nearly half of Anzar graduates ineligible for UC, CSU
Nearly half of the students graduating with Anzar High School’s class of 2015 were ineligible to attend a public, four-year university in California, according to data presented at the latest board meeting.
Hospital auxiliary awards $28,500 in scholarships
The Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Auxiliary raises money each year to provide scholarships for students in health-related fields. Over a span of 60 years, the auxiliary has awarded $382,420 in scholarships. This year, it awarded $28,500 to 25 recipients who are students studying in various medical fields. The scholarship committee consists of Pam McHam, Arlene Jenkins, Donna Ketchum, Irene Maggini, Donna Sander and Jackie Shearer.


















