San Juan-Aromas board votes no special election on trustee
The trustees of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District voted last week to fill a vacant board position through an application and interview process instead of a special election.
Trustees at standstill over Aromas School project
Trustees of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District came to a standstill Dec. 4 regarding how—and if—they will fund $120,110 in overage costs for a roughly $2.8 million project that would add eight classrooms to Aromas School before the start of next school year.
Book fair to benefit Rancho-Maze band
The Rancho-Maze Middle School Band in Hollister will hold a book fair at Barnes and Noble in Gilroy on Dec. 6 and 7.
Updated: Chief offers take on skaters using veterans’ memorial
Police Chief David Westrick pointed out that skateboarding is strictly prohibited at the Veterans Memorial Building and he gives officers discretion on enforcement, in light of complaints from an American Legion leader's complaints about it.
Students see sign with new language
When teacher Jen Mott takes to the stage at the front of her classroom at San Benito High School, it's a sign. Not that students are misbehaving, but that it's time to practice language.
Baler alum studies snails in Antarctica
When San Benito High School alumnus Kevin Johnson graduated more than 10 years ago, he never expected he would be going to Antarctica to study tiny swimming snails.
Aromas-San Juan trustee resigns for ‘personal reasons’
Trustee Jose Flores of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District board has resigned for “personal reasons,” Superintendent Ruben Zepeda confirmed.
Gavilan submits application for baccalaureate program
Seeking to provide students with advanced Aviation Maintenance Technology coursework, Gavilan College was one of 36 districts to submit letters of intent to host baccalaureate degree programs to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Procedure could mean brighter future for San Juan student
San Juan Bautista teenager Jose Pineda wants to become a Marine, but he has an eye condition that, without correction, would make this dream impossible.
