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Monthly Archives: May 2019

County weighs opposing high-speed rail, bill to legalize cannabis shops

San Benito County supervisors will consider whether to oppose state legislation that could lead to legalization of adult-use cannabis dispensaries in unincorporated areas. Supervisors...

County to honor longtime VFW leader ‘Dolly’ DeVasier

A longtime leader in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter is stepping down and will be recognized at the next county board meeting....

Obituary: Elvira Martin (1925-2019)

On May 15th 2019, Elvira Candelaria Martin died peacefully in her home of natural causes at the age of 93.  She was born on the...

Hollister police accuse three of breaking into Agua Azul Bar, attacking people

Hollister police announced the arrest of three men suspected of breaking into the local Agua Azul Bar early Thursday morning and threatening people inside....

Assemblyman offers ‘Youth & Government Leadership’ summer program

Assemblyman Robert Rivas announced a Youth & Government Leadership program for this summer that's open to students in grades 9-12. The 30th Assembly District...

Local students surpass 100 million words with reading app

Courtesy of the San Benito County Office of Education: San Benito County Students have read more than 100 million words on Footsteps2Brilliance®, a bilingual...

San Juan School, Anzar to hold trio of events in one day

Saturday is a big day for the nostalgic at heart in San Juan Bautista. After the third annual Fiesta Fun Run to benefit San...

After opponents speak out, planners recommend zone changes on 101

After hearing an outcry from opposing residents, San Benito County planning commissioners this week approved recommending zone changes that would allow commercial development along...

Hollister council to consider shopping center, park plan, 400 block appeal

Hollister city council members Monday will have a lot on their plates. Council members will consider a development agreement for the new shopping center...

Exhibit to feature art from special-needs students

Courtesy of the San Benito County Arts Council: Students, families, and community members are invited to attend the reception for the Annual Life...