Day: April 6, 2015

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Agriculture

Drought to force mandatory water restrictions

Local officials to discuss ways to reach mandatory 25 percent reduction in water use

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Art & Culture

‘Into the Woods’ ends successful run

Spring musical brings story from the silver screen to the SBHS auditorium

Jim Ostdick completing his 'Coast-to-Coast' cross-country bike ride from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine.

San Benito Lifestyle

Retired teacher bikes from Portland to Portland

Jim Ostdick, retired earth science teacher, conquers the Pacific Crest Trail and then completes a 48-state loop around America by bike

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Children and Youth

New cafeteria guy determines what’s cooking at SBHS

Jim Lewis and his crew serve 1,000 students a day at San Benito High School

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San Benito Lifestyle

Cell phones: learning tool or classroom distraction?

Opinions are mixed about the potential benefits of smartphones in school

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Children and Youth

Teen smoking rates drop, but risks remain

Many young people don't fully understand the dangers of the habit