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Bill would allow San Juan Bautista to redirect penalty funds to wastewater projects

February 25, 2026

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Former Hollister teacher charged with felony in child porn case

February 24, 2026

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Guest View: When women exit the workforce, the economy pays the price

February 23, 2026

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46 years of stamps, smiles and service

February 19, 2026

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Driver arrested after passenger dies during flooded river crossing

February 19, 2026

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Guest View: When women exit the workforce, the economy pays the price

Across the United States—and around the world—women are quietly exiting the workforce. Some leave abruptly after hostile workplace experiences. Others make a slower calculation:...

46 years of stamps, smiles and service

For 46 years, through heat waves and winter storms, changing neighborhoods and changing times, Gloria Flores has manned her station with a steady attention...

Driver arrested after passenger dies during flooded river crossing

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has charged a motorist with vehicular manslaughter after his passenger died while they tried to cross a flooded...

Torres, Hernandez, Delgado, Partrea lead Hollister boys soccer squad

The Hollister boys soccer team had a middling pre-season but began to jell in the early stages of the league campaign. On the back...

HDLA creates formalized framework for future success

Hollister Dual Language Academy is building on nearly two decades of success by solidifying a plan that will provide a framework for the dual-immersion...

Love is in the air

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the scent of roses hangs thick in the air at a local flower shop, where the busiest season of the...

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Driver arrested after passenger dies during flooded river crossing

February 19, 2026

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has charged a motorist with vehicular manslaughter after his passenger died while they tried to cross a flooded river. On Feb. 17, emergency dispatchers received a call for an emergency involving two people who were attempting to traverse a flooded river crossing onto Browns...