Deputies locate missing hikers in Clear Creek
Local deputies located lost hikers in the Clear Creek area over the weekend and helped rescue after a vehicle incident, according to a sheriff's office press release.
The two people from San Francisco are ages 44 and 37, according to a statement.
According to the sheriff's...
San Juan council OKs controversial Copperleaf subdivision
San Juan Bautista council members voted 3-2 Tuesday for final approval of the Copperleaf subdivision, which will bring 45 new single-family homes to the tiny-but-growing city.
Councilman Dan DeVries was one of the two no votes and was critical of the decision.
“The city completely ignored...
Local officials consider fire district
Local officials this week took one step closer toward creating a special district fire department for the county.
Officials from San Benito County and Hollister approved of participation in a feasibility study for a special fire district or joint powers authority.
Currently, the Hollister Fire Department...
Workforce Development Board accepting comments on plan
The local workforce development board is accepting comments on a plan to address employment issues in San Benito County.
To learn about the plan, how to submit comments and other information, go here.
According to the announcement released Thursday:
The San Benito County Workforce Development Board (WDB)...
Cycling: Affonso puts pedal to the metal
When Manny Affonso IV talks about his early experiences falling off a bike, he does it with glee. Affonso was riding a mountain bike in his first-ever cyclocross race three years ago, and the result was rather predictable.
“I had no prior experience, and I...
FoodBank announces bids open for remodeling project
The Community FoodBank of San Benito County is now accepting bids for the remodel project at its San Felipe Road location.
Here is the announcement that came out Wednesday from Maria Lynn Thomas, the organization's CEO:
If what you or someone you know likes best about...
Widow of late ‘Basketball Jones’ founder starting foundation
The widow of late basketball camp organizer Gene Cotter is starting a foundation in her late husband's name.
Tiffany Cotter attended last week's community meeting to share ideas for McCarthy Street Park, where community residents and organizers met to kickstart a rehabilitation process.
There, Cotter announced...
Soccer: Balers a show from start to finish
The fast and the furious. Forget the movie franchise that spawned one too many sequels—the Jan. 26 Christopher-San Benito boys soccer match featured end-to-end action and was exhilarating from start to finish. When the final whistle blew, there was no Hollywood ending for either...
