Day: March 17, 2021

Photo courtesy of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital.

News Release

San Benito County says all educators have been offered COVID-19 vaccine

As of March 17, nearly 14,458 vaccine doses have been administered in the county.

Gary Byrne and family members in Ireland. Photo courtesy of Gary Byrne.

San Benito Lifestyle

From Dublin, Ireland to San Benito County: Gary Byrne makes the New World his home

Community Foundation’s leader speaks of leaving the island nation and the life he’s made here.

Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Science

Constellation of the Month: The lion sleeps tonight

David Baumgartner writes about what to look for when viewing the Leo constellation.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: The voters made their decision, we must follow it and learn from it

Daniel Camacho writes that the SBC Board of Supervisors should not consider the Strada Verde project any further.

Hollister City Hall. Photo by John Chadwell.

Art & Culture

Hollister City Council seeking applications for Art and Culture Commission

Hollister residents ages 18 and over are welcome to apply. Filing deadline is March 31, or until all seats are appointed.

San Benito County Office of Education. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Education / Schools

Association of California School Administrators recognizes SBC education workers

Seven local winners will be honored at a virtual event on May 7.

San Benito County Administration Building. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

San Benito County looks to fill commission vacancies

Several seats open on Fish and Game Commission, as well as the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Marguerite Maze Middle School. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Education / Schools

Hollister School District returns to in-person instruction April 12

Families have the option of sending their children back to school in a hybrid format or to continue with full distance learning.