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Hazel Hawkins launches weapons, security screening program

May 26, 2026

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Recycle large, bulky, hazardous waste for free May 30

May 26, 2026

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Letter: The recall is a deceptive scam

May 26, 2026

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Prienna Chavez’s distance triple leads Hollister to Gabilan track title

May 21, 2026

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Research says local mountain lions are under threat

May 21, 2026

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Letter: The recall is a deceptive scam

The gang (of ex-politicians) that couldn’t shoot straight behind the recall of County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez is at it again. They are going after...

Prienna Chavez’s distance triple leads Hollister to Gabilan track title

Hollister High captured both boys and girls competitions in the Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division championships. The team titles, both over second-place Palma,...

Research says local mountain lions are under threat

A series of letters published in South Valley newspapers over the past several months claiming that mountain lions are dangerously overpopulated in the Santa...

Longtime incumbent faces three challengers for 18th Congressional District

Four candidates are vying for the California 18th Congressional District seat in the June 2 primary, setting up a contest between a deeply entrenched...

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...

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Longtime incumbent faces three challengers for 18th Congressional District

May 21, 2026

Four candidates are vying for the California 18th Congressional District seat in the June 2 primary, setting up a contest between a deeply entrenched incumbent and three challengers who argue Washington needs fresh leadership. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who has represented parts of the South Valley in Congress since 1995,...