Corissa King (far left) and Kelsee French (far right) are competing for the title Miss California Rodeo Salinas. Photo courtesy of California Rodeo Salinas.

Agriculture

Two San Benito County women compete for Miss California Rodeo Salinas

Winner will be announced at the July 18 opening performance.

Families enjoying their time together at B&R Farms' U-Pick event on July 13. Photo by Becky Bonner.

Agriculture

B&R Farms opens its gates to the public

Guests come from near and far to pick their own apricots.

Local rancher Bryan Granger assisting Cal Fire with the Trail Fire on July 16. Photos provided by Lacey Bourdet.

Agriculture

Trail Fire contained near Thousand Trails campground

Local rancher initiated fire suppression.

The late-Franciscan Sister Rose Marita Lake, SA (right), with San Juan youth making their First Holy Communion, circa 1960s. Photo courtesy of David Medeiros.

History & Profiles

Franciscan Sisters leave San Juan Bautista for New York

After nearly seven decades of service, the religious order has “called forth” its current local members.

The Sun Street Centers house on Sixth Street in Hollister. File photo.

Nonprofits

Sun Street Centers celebrates renewed three-year accreditation

Since 1968, Sun Street Centers has worked to treat patients with alcohol and drug addiction.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Art & Culture

Literary Center to host two writing seminars

Focus on how to self-publish a book and how to organize a memoir.