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Letter: Why the USA is so divided

submitted - September 15, 2021

I was intrigued by a story I came across regarding a recent poll from UGov, and nearly 40% of all Americans are in favor...

San Benito girls golf team a program on the rise

Emanuel Lee - September 15, 2021

Now in her sixth season as the coach of the San Benito High girls golf team, Molly Orsetti is more excited than ever. The...

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Balers top Christopher in titanic defensive battle

If the San Benito High football team came to Don Christopher Stadium on Sept. 10 expecting to roll to victory, Christopher High had other...

Police: Man killed in Gilroy shootout led officers to location

Gilroy Police identified the man killed in a Sept. 8 shootout with an officer as David Lopez, who was a suspect in an Aug....

Man brandishing weapons arrested after standoff

Following an hours-long standoff, police arrested a man who was brandishing weapons and threatening to hurt himself outside a vacant store in Hollister, authorities...

Savage Designs awarded top small business in the county

Shannon Imbronone started designing custom made apparel in her own garage a little more than five years ago. The business slowly started picking up and...

Gilroy Police investigate officer-involved shooting

UPDATE 12:50pm: A man who exchanged gunfire with police early Wednesday morning died at a trauma center after being struck by “at least” one bullet,...

Police: Armed fugitive arrested after high-speed chase

The Hollister Police Department arrested a man on suspicion of gun violations and other charges after a vehicle pursuit this week, according to authorities. About...

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CalFire awards $705K for controlled burns in San Benito County

Staff Report - September 14, 2021

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has awarded nearly $138 million in local fire prevention grants, and a portion of the funds will be used in San Benito County to reduce carbon emissions by conducting prescribed burns. As part of CalFire’s 2020-21, California Climate Investments program, the Regents...