Retired teacher treks across country on bicycle
San Juan Bautista resident Jim Ostdick retired from his teaching job at San Benito High School and hit the streets—about 8,000 miles of them.
Hollister district, teachers agree on pay increase
The Hollister School District and its teachers reached an agreement that gives instructors a raise and increases contributions to their health and welfare benefits, and significantly lowers the district reserve.
School bond oversight panel adds two members
By adding two people, the Hollister School District has tripled the size of its citizens’ oversight committee stipulated in the text of the general obligation facilities bond passed by voters in November.
Classified staff members honored
The San Benito County Office of Education named classified staff of the year for the first time Thursday evening in the chambers of the county administrative office building.
‘Next generation’ hears from NASA scientists
A skeleton in a lab coat greeted students walking into the multipurpose room at Cerra Vista School this week where NASA employees talked about stars, planets and careers in science.
Child hits car while biking near Sunnyslope School
A child near Sunnyslope School hit a car while biking at a low speed this afternoon, but emerged with just a scraped knee, according to Sgt. Ray Celano of the Hollister Police Department.
Updated: Gavilan districts ‘will change the dynamics’ on board
Gavilan College trustees have supported making changes to the way voters elect them, a trustee confirmed.
Gavilan board supports district changes
Gavilan College trustees have supported making changes to the way voters elect them, a trustee confirmed.
Education office recognizes teachers of the year
The San Benito County Office of Education honored “outstanding” teachers last week in the county chambers.
