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Letter: ‘Tort tax’ is a burden we all share

February 12, 2026

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HHMH women’s health introduces specialist Dr. Katherine Volpe

February 12, 2026

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Chamber appoints Christina Reyes as interim director

February 11, 2026

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Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back

February 11, 2026

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Mattie Scariot takes the helm at CMAP TV

February 11, 2026

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Chamber appoints Christina Reyes as interim director

The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Christina Reyes is named the new interim chief executive officer. Reyes was appointed unanimously...

Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back

The Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back for 2026, following a seven-year hiatus. Online applications are currently being accepted for the pageant, which will take...

Mattie Scariot takes the helm at CMAP TV

Longtime director of the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Mattie Scariot was recently appointed as Interim Executive Director of Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP...

State certifies San Benito County housing element

State authorities last week certified San Benito County’s latest housing element—more than six months after it was initially submitted, finally unlocking millions of dollars...

Letter: County supervisors discuss change of meeting times

Sometime between now and Feb. 24, San Benito County Supervisors will discuss whether to change their meeting schedule to respect the people’s right to...

Police arrest catalytic converter thieves during Hollister traffic stop

Hollister Police used the city’s traffic camera network to identify and arrest two suspects who had recently stolen a catalytic converter from a victim’s...

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Mattie Scariot takes the helm at CMAP TV

February 11, 2026

Longtime director of the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Mattie Scariot was recently appointed as Interim Executive Director of Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP TV). Scariot began her new role Feb. 3, and will lead the organization during a period of transition while focusing on organizational stability, community engagement, and...