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Nov 21, 2024 · The first phase of construction for Gavilan College’s new Hollister campus—which includes a 34,000-square-foot building with classrooms, labs, a cafe, resource center and more—is completed. Gavilan representatives, public officials and members of the South Valley community gathered at the campus, located at 505 Fairview Road—on Nov. 13 for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Gavilan officials ...

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Nov 6, 2024 · Measure A, which would put land use designation decisions in the hands of San Benito County voters, is projected to pass with 54.08% of the vote as of Nov. 6. The No on A campaign garnered 45.92% with 40.71% of the votes counted. The ballot question for Measure A asked voters to amend the county General Plan “to require voter approval before re-designating (changing) Agricultural, Rural or ...

Nov 14, 2024 · Hollister HS Football (4-6 overall, 1-5 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Lost 31-14 vs. Salinas Upcoming games: 7pm Nov. 15 vs. Capuchino (CCS D3) NOTES: Salinas’ Rico Maturino threw for 286 yards and three touchdown passes to beat Hollister. Balers have a chance to rebound as they qualified for the CCS playoffs and will host […]

Nov 5, 2024 · Newcomer Roxanne Stephens is projected to hand incumbent Hollister Mayor Mia Casey a resounding defeat according to election results so far. Stephens got 64.35% of the vote, while Casey trailed far behind with 35.65% of the votes cast. Only 36.87% of total eligible votes have been counted so far. Stephens, who works as a social work consultant, ran on a slow growth platform set on curbing ...

Oct 18, 2024 · A San Benito County measure on the November ballot could potentially make significant changes to local development and land use for years to come. But the influx of outside money into the two opposing campaigns shows that there is plenty at stake for out-of-area interests. Measure A, or the Empower Voters to Make Land Use Decisions Initiative, has revived the battle between local ...

Nov 21, 2024 · 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. The UC Board of Regents approved the property acquisition—valued between $7-$10 million—at the Nov. 14 board meeting. […]