Tag: Johnny Villegas

Local business raises money for struggling families

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Employees at a local business were so moved by recent stories of tragedy and inspiration that they raised more than $1,000 for San Benito families in need. Enrique Mendiola of G4s Secure Solutions in San Benito said his staff donated a combined $1,200 from out-of-pocket contributions, which he said …

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RUN FOR NINA: 5k event to benefit woman with cerebral palsy

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Children’s book author Marc Brown once said, “Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” Johnny Villegas, 32, of San Benito can attest to as much. Consider that Johnny has recently become his sister’s hero after he organized an event, Nina’s 5k Run, in her name. …

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