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Research says local mountain lions are under threat

May 21, 2026

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Longtime incumbent faces three challengers for 18th Congressional District

May 21, 2026

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San Benito County candidates report more campaign fundraising, spending

May 20, 2026

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South Valley officials vow to oppose federal plan for ICE facility in Gilroy

May 20, 2026

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Hollister man sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse

May 19, 2026

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San Benito County candidates report more campaign fundraising, spending

With ballots sent to local voters, voting centers accepting ballots and dropboxes open in multiple locations in San Benito County, candidates in the June...

South Valley officials vow to oppose federal plan for ICE facility in Gilroy

Santa Clara County officials, community organizers and residents gathered at the county government center in San Jose May 14 to oppose a federal plan...

Hollister man sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse

A Hollister resident was recently convicted of felony child sexual abuse and sentenced to more than 30 years in state prison, according to authorities. The...

Hollister Police: Click it or ticket

The Hollister police Department sent a press release May 18 reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats...

Police urge safety for National Bicycle Safety Month

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Hollister Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe, says a press...

Hollister boys volleyball rebuilds quickly, finishes season strongly

New coaches. Nearly entirely a new roster. It was reboot time for Hollister boys volleyball this spring. Additionally, Hollister was not particularly tall, in a...

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South Valley officials vow to oppose federal plan for ICE facility in Gilroy

May 20, 2026

Santa Clara County officials, community organizers and residents gathered at the county government center in San Jose May 14 to oppose a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside Gilroy city limits, vowing to fight the project in court and in the streets. The...