Schools

When the Hollister School District faced a severe financial crisis in the 2010-11 budget, trustees cut the stipends for afterschool sports and the YMCA offered fee-based programming.

San Benito High School may break ground on a new physical education building that was at least four years in the planning as early as after winter break.

Hollister School District trustees have approved a $3,100 contract for mold remediation at the district's oldest campus, R.O. Hardin Elementary School.

The Gavilan Joint Community College District is looking into redistricting in an effort to make sure it complies with the California Voting Rights Act of 2001.

More low-income students at the Hollister Dual Language Academy will have the chance to bring home instruments, thanks to a private grant.

Residents have until the end of the month to submit comments on a draft Complete Streets Plan for several stretches near Nash Road put together by a consultant after taking locals’ feedback.

Math can be fun – even during summer – according to students, college professors and Graniterock employees participating in the fifth annual Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy.

Gavilan College Board Trustee Walter R. “Walt” Glines is running unopposed representing the Gilroy area for the November 2014 election.

San Benito County public health officials have been encouraging students to get their immunizations before they head back to school, where it is easy for peers to swap germs over shared playground structures, desks and books.

With separate approvals from the Hollister council and county board this week, an expansion is moving ahead for the skate park facility at Veterans Memorial Park.