Swimmers speak out on lack of high school pool
San Benito High School senior Hayleigh Smith has been swimming for years and she’s caught the eye of top four-year universities for her special skills.
Grand jury urges evaluation of lease-leaseback deals
The county's civil grand jury is the latest organization to challenge the use of lease-leaseback arrangements such as the ones planned for San Benito High School's bond projects.
Klauer gets her chance as official at SBHS
For Hollister resident and former Baler Elaine Klauer, the move to San Benito High School, after 18 years of working at elementary and middle schools, means coming full circle.
County, district weigh pursuing safety changes without city
Despite reluctance from some Hollister officials on a partnership, county and San Benito High School District leaders appear intent on moving ahead in addressing safety issues on Nash Road.
School leaseback method under court scrutiny
School board trustees at a special meeting Friday afternoon approved lease-leaseback agreements for air conditioning, classroom modernization and upgrades for the Mattson Gym.
Aquatics program belly flops for summer
Hollister Recreation's summer aquatics program has been canceled, according to the city's website.
Sunnyslope mural depicts healthy habits
Lessons on health had a lasting impression for three classes of fifth grade students at Sunnyslope School.
Grooving to their own beat at Anzar graduation
At Anzar High School, it’s all about individualism. When the graduates walked this week, they did so with caps touting a golf ball, flowers, fringe, a medical stethoscope and even a Mexican flag.
Hard work defines SBHS valedictorian
For San Benito High School valedictorian Clara Jimenez, her academic experience at the Hollister campus could be summed up in two words: hard work.
Local high school graduation rates beat state norm
The county’s two main high schools have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than the state.


















