Health / Fitness

2019 Veterans Day Parade VFW float. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Health / Fitness

New partnership brings support to San Benito County veterans

Sheriff’s Deputy Raymond Aviles and Palo Alto VA host an event exploring resources for vets on July 11 in Hollister.

From left: Andres Rodriguez, Supervisors Betsy Dirks, Kollin Kosmicki, Peter Hernandez, Bob Tiffany, and R.E.A.C.H. member Valerie Egland. Photo by Juliana Luna.

Sports & Recreation

Riverview Regional Park phase 1 construction to begin this summer

The planning of the park started in 2012.

pride attendees pose for a group photo. Photo by Eden De Alba.

Features

Fourth annual Pride event shows support for LGBTQ+ community

Event includes educational booths, food and entertainment.

Photo by Eden De Alba.

Children and Youth

San Benito County children attend the first Kids at The Park in 3 years

Booths provide information on oral hygiene, safety and the dangers of drugs.

Students presented with the banner from the Special Olympics. Photo by Leila Sadeghian.

Schools & Education

SBHS recognized for its numerous inclusion efforts

Special Olympics of Northern California and ESPN present a banner celebrating it as a Unified Champion School.

Randy Buchholz, Doris Teeple and Sally Hail. Photo courtesy of Sally Hail.

Health / Fitness

The signs and complications of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s-based dementia affects 5.8 million U.S. seniors.

Even after the sun goes down, walkers can see their way with the help of the full moon. Photo by Rene Rodriguez

San Benito Lifestyle

Moonlight Walk April 15

Dress warm and hike with friends and family in the glow of the full moon.

Photo by Chris Mora.

Sports & Recreation

Three locals place top-10 in Mission 10 race

Locals place top-10 in two race categories.

The author, 4 a.m. in the emergency room.

Health / Fitness

Pneumonia presents higher risks to elderly population

In seniors, its bacterial form can cause rapid decline and death.

Hikers and bike riders can use the trails at the future site of the Regional Park near San Benito High School. Photo by John Chadwell.

Sports & Recreation

Riverview Regional Park on track for construction in June

Plans for Phase One will be presented to San Benito County supervisors in February.

The crowd at the Veterans Memorial Building on March 2, 2019 during a self-awareness, safety and anti-bullying event organized by SBHS student Samantha Slykas. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Events

San Benito High student is all about safety

17-year-old Samantha Slykas wants conversations about violence to continue.

AquaFit Therapy instructor Jill encouraging the class. Photo by Juliana Luna.

Health / Fitness

Over 90 and still splashing

They discuss meeting their partners and share memories.

Norma Martinetti turned 100 years old on Dec. 21, 2021. Photo courtesy of Community Foundation for San Benito County.

History & Profiles

100 years of clear memories

Norma is an amazing example of determination and the will to do good for others.

Features

Looking back at San Benito County’s top stories of 2021

Year two of the pandemic brought vaccinations, the reopening of schools and a partial return to life before the coronavirus.

Pastor Hwapyoung Kang. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Features

Blue Christmas service comforts those in grief during the holidays

Hollister United Methodist Church offers a time for quiet reflection.

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