Glines running unopposed for Gavilan board
Gavilan College Board Trustee Walter R. “Walt” Glines is running unopposed representing the Gilroy area for the November 2014 election.
Public health: Whooping cough still a threat
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.
City, county OK expansion to skate park
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.
Gavilan College needs volunteers for bond oversight panel
Gavilan College has three openings on its volunteer Citizen's Oversight Committee, which looks to see if Measure E bond revenues are being spent as specified in the original ballot language.
Calaveras School starts fresh with a new staff
“Good morning. I'm Mrs. Zanger and I'm new to this school. Is anyone else new?”
Gavilan highlights media classes to start new year
It's almost class time at Gavilan College and this year's fall courses include instruction with film writers, actors and a former reporter, according to a statement from the college. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 25. The last day for late registration is Sept. 5. Here are highlights for the new year provided by Gavilan:
‘Year of Change’ for county schools
As students prepare their backpacks and lunchboxes for their first days of school this month, administrators across San Benito County are preparing districts to meet new Common Core State Standards for curriculum with money from a new state funding formula.
Stuff the Bus program rings registers for local students
United Way's commitment to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed in school and in life is the motivation behind the 2014 Stuff the Bus school supply collection project. The second annual Stuff the Bus, in partnership with the County Office of Education, proved to be a huge success this past Saturday. Through the generosity of local donations volunteers filled 683 backpacks that were distributed to elementary schools throughout San Benito County.
Plenty of competition in races for Hollister, SBHS board seats
Seven candidates are facing off for three open seats on the San Benito High School District Board, while another seven candidates will vie for three open seats on the Hollister School District Board as well.
Revamped crosswalk near SBHS installed before school year
The city Friday reactivated the crosswalk on Nash Road near the high school that had continually malfunctioned.
