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.
Parent: School forces girl to remove ‘Snow White’ shirt with gang color
During the public comment period of the Hollister School District board meeting Tuesday, parent Helen Camua asked trustees to reconsider the policy of sending students who wear gang colors home in loaner T-shirts.
Custodian prevents spread of fire at school
When a fire recently broke out in a Dumpster next to R.O. Hardin Elementary School, Custodian Juan Rios took action.
Hollister district staffing back to pre-recession levels
Following the recession, the Hollister School District made drastic staffing cuts. As of this school year, though, the numbers are back to pre-recession levels.
