Education · Hollister, CA
The San Benito High School District board of trustees unanimously appointed Elaine Zuniga Galdos as the district's new superintendent on Oct. 13, with her taking over from Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum on Feb. 1, 2027. Galdos, a Hollister High School alumna and current Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Instructional Programs, has spent 30 years in the Hollister education community, including 11 years at SBHSD. Her annual salary as superintendent is $266,414. Tennenbaum announced his retirement at the Sept. 8 board meeting after serving 11 years as district superintendent.
Social Events · San Benito County
On Oct. 3, a group of 55 San Benito County seniors traveled to Table Mountain Casino Resort in Fresno County for a day trip sponsored by Martha's Kitchen, a nonprofit providing meals and groceries across six area counties. The participants are regulars at the organization's congregate meal program, which serves free weekday lunches to older adults at the Pauline Valdivia Memorial Community Center in Hollister and on Mondays in San Juan Bautista. Martha's Kitchen Executive Director Bill Lee said the outings help combat social isolation among rural seniors who live alone. The organization invites county residents age 60 and older to join lunch Monday through Friday at 300 West St., Hollister; call 831-636-4390 for details.
