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Bitterwater-Tully School eighth graders and teacher Mrs. Nino by San Francisco City Hall. (Eighth graders are: Estrella B., Katherine B., Addison E., Olivia G., Rachel G., Colten G. and Victoria S.) Photo by Gail Ivens.

Bitterwater-Tully eighth graders see “Hamilton”

Published 02/22/2020
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Students from San Benito and Monterey counties take a trip to San Francisco and get a civics lesson.

Caltrans to perform work along Highways 101 and 156

Published 02/20/2020
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Work expected to wrap up on Feb. 28.

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San Benito High School administration building. Photo provided by SBHS.

SBHS named to 10th annual AP District Honor Roll

Published 02/20/2020
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More than one in four SBHS students is enrolled in an AP course this year, and the school’s nearly 70% AP exam pass rate in 2018-19 outperformed both the state and global rates for the third consecutive year.

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Police / Fire

Prescribed burns planned in Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Published 02/17/2020
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Though the burns will take place in Santa Cruz County, smoke may be visible in San Benito County.

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Group photo from Dr. Sharma's office: Vanessa Garcia, Linda Rodriguez, Cecelia Vasquez, Dr. Sharma and Henry Vinokurov. Photo by Leslie David.

Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Dr. Sharma moves services to San Benito Health Foundation

Published 02/17/2020
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Previously operated as San Benito County EyeCare since 1989 in Hollister and 2002 in Los Banos.

Hollister Water Reclamation Facility Staff: Luis Vasquez, AJ Castaneda, safety coordinator Jeri Cramer and Adan Cervantes. Photo courtesy of Andy Hoglund.

Environment / Nature

Hollister wastewater plant receives safety award

Published 02/14/2020
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Award part of the California Water Environment Association's annual effort to recognize public water and wastewater facilities for outstanding performance, with a special emphasis on safety.

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. File photo.

Health

Nursing facility visitor restrictions continue due to seasonal flu activity

Published 02/14/2020
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There are nine confirmed seasonal flu cases among the skilled nursing residents and 12 cases among the employees.

Health

Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation to award several new scholarships

Published 02/13/2020
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Applications must be submitted by April 1.

Nonprofits

Emergency rent and utility assistance available through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey

Published 02/13/2020
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Funding will assist approximately four to six households with rent assistance and 18-20 households with utilities.

Kathy Schipper and Heidi Connor at Schipper Design explain the Creatives for Community grant to the BenitoLink board of directors. Photo by Jessica Willis.

Nonprofits

Great ideas merit great design

Published 02/13/2020
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Fourth annual Schipper Design grant program empowers the community through design.

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State Assemblyman Robert Rivas. Photo provided by the office of Robert Rivas.

Government / Politics

Assemblyman Rivas introduces bill to increase access to rural broadband

Published 02/13/2020
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Additional legislation aimed at improving e-consult services and electronic court filings.

Government / Politics

Panetta amendment included in house-passed Protecting America’s Wilderness Act

Published 02/12/2020
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"My amendment helps ensure that our federal land managers have the flexibility that they need to take any necessary actions to preemptively address fire, insects, and diseases in wilderness areas," Panetta said.