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Hospital Auxiliary Offers Scholarships for Medical Studies

Applications for the 2025 Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Awards are now available.

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Dolly Parton’s ‘Imagination Library’ Brings the Joy of Reading to Every Child

Vicki Fortino, executive director of United for San Benito (USB), says she heard about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library from Linda Smith, superintendent of the Willow Grove Elementary School District. Smith told Fortino USB would be a good fit to …

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In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.

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A New Era of Nutrition at San Benito High School District

Hollister High School culinary teacher and chef Mike Fisher has been named San Benito High School District’s Manager of Nutrition Services, effective at the start of the new semester in January.

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The Scarlet Regiment Is the Most Prominent Piece of the Balers’ Extensive Music Program

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister High School’s marching band, the Scarlet Regiment, is perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Balers’ music program, having performed at six home football games, six local parades, and five competitions throughout California in …

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Self Expression Made Easier at Ladd Lane Elementary

With the addition of two donated communication boards on playgrounds at Ladd Lane Elementary School, students with special needs will have an easier time expressing their thoughts to staff members and peers.

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Q&A With Barbara Dill-Varga, Aromas-San Juan Schools Superintendent

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The passage of a $44 million bond measure in the November election, which appears certain at the time of publication, means that Barbara Dill-Varga, the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District superintendent, can breathe a little …

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Gavilan College Receives Federal Funds for STEM Education for Latino Students

U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students.

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Gavilan College Receives Federal Funds for STEM Education for Latino Students

U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students.

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UC Santa Cruz Secures 2,400-Acre Ranch in San Benito County

UC Santa Cruz recently acquired and established the Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve, a 2,400-acre oak-studded grassland property in San Benito County that will be used for field research and outdoor education for the university’s students, staff and researchers.

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Gavilan Officials Express Fiscal Caution Despite Available Cash

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Gavilan College officials reported a strong financial standing at the Nov. 12 Board of Trustees meeting, but warned of possible long-term challenges. Superintendent Pedro Avila emphasized the dramatic increase in the college’s available cash in …

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Gavilan College Celebrates the Opening of Hollister Campus

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Serafin Fernandez, Gavilan College’s Director of Capital Projects, led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Nov. 13, celebrating the opening of its new Hollister campus. The new building will open for classes in January. …

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UC Santa Cruz Announces a New 2,400-Acre UC Reserve in San Benito County

Information provided by UC Santa Cruz. Lea este artículo en español aquí.UC Santa Cruz proudly announces the establishment of the Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve, following approval today by the UC Board of Regents. The reserve, made possible by an anonymous …

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Hollister School District Gives Update on Facility Improvements

Information provided by Hollister School District. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister School District (HSD) has been busy making improvements to various sites’ facilities and grounds. HSD Director of Facilities, Aaron Buzzetta updated trustees about the wide range of …

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Area Schools Spend More Than $200k in Lawsuit

Lea este artículo en español aquí. More than $210,000 was spent on legal fees in connection with a lawsuit challenging the approval of a charter high school. The suit was brought by the San Benito High School District against the …

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New Gavilan Mural Incorporates Local Indigenous Perspectives

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Artist Guillermo “Yerma” Aranda is starting on-site work on his mural for Gavilan College’s Hollister campus. The mural will be one of the last major projects before the first phase of the campus is completed …

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Court Upholds Polytechnic Charter Petition

A San Benito County Superior Court judge this week upheld the county office of education’s approval of a petition for a charter school submitted by Polytechnic Academy.

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Court Denies Petition Challenging Charter School Approval

Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Oct. 21, San Benito County Superior Court Judge Omar Rodriguez denied San Benito High School’s petition to reverse the approval of the San Benito County Polytechnic Academy.Rodriguez said the San Benito County Office of …

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ASJUSD Superintendent Reviews Progress and Future Plans for Schools

Lea este artículo en español aquí.It has been a little more than two years since Barbara Dill-Varga was appointed superintendent of the San Juan Aromas Unified School District, and a town hall meeting on Oct. 17 gave her a chance …

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Hollister High Earns AP Program Honor Roll Recognition Once Again

Information provided by Hollister High School. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister High School was recently notified by the College Board that it has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Program Honor Roll for the second consecutive year, earning …

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