Monthly Archives: February 2019
County spared from major flooding, damage
San Benito County seems to have escaped the worst of Wednesday’s storm without any serious issues.
“To this point in time, we’re faring pretty...
Video: Firefighters put out blaze in Prune Street home
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in a house on Prune Street. Hollister firefighters responded to put out the blaze, but there was significant...
SBHS partners for Holocaust ‘Day of Learning’
Courtesy of San Benito High School:
San Benito High School is proud to partner with the Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Holocaust Center...
Anzar sophomore Leahy wins Poetry Out Loud
The San Benito County Arts Council announced Santino Leahy as the winner of its 4th Annual San Benito County Poetry Out Loud Competition held...
Threat prompts lockdown at Hollister School District meeting
A person called in a threat to the Hollister School District board meeting Tuesday night, prompting a lockdown and cutting short the gathering.
It...
Rivas responds to Gov. Newsom’s state of the state address
Courtesy of Assemblyman Robert Rivas:
Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019 State of the State...
Obituary: Philip Miranda (1932-2019)
Philip C. Miranda passed away in Watsonville, California on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at the age of 87 years.
Per his wishes, there will be...
County cuts ties with lobbyist who returned nothing
The county paid a Sacramento lobbyist $10,000 a month for a year and received nothing in return before ending the arrangement in January.
Now,...
Column: Medina offers update on EDC funds, cannabis, retreat
On Feb. 5, the San Benito County Board Of Supervisors met in open session. The board appointed the following to the Long Term Care...
San Juan building repairs draw scrutiny, legal action
Renovations to two buildings in San Juan Bautista have drawn ire among top officials, but the city manager doesn’t believe they can do much...