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Police seize illegal tobacco products from Hollister shop

June 4, 2026

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Grant helps Gavilan College expand nursing program

June 4, 2026

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Firefighters extinguish blaze at Hollister wrecking yard

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Election results: Effort to recall Velazquez narrowly leads in June 2 ballot count

June 3, 2026

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Election results: Effort to recall Velazquez narrowly leads in June 2 ballot count

San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez is on the verge of being recalled, with “yes” votes narrowly leading the tally in response...

Hollister softball team finishes third best in CCS, continues in NorCals

The Hollister softball team is back in the elite of the Central Coast Section and headed into the NorCal playoffs. After a 20-6 regular season...

Hollister Police investigate vandalized street assessment robots

Two suspects recently vandalized data-collecting robots deployed onto public streets by the City of Hollister to help officials improve pedestrian safety, authorities said. Hollister Police...

More than 2,000 graduate from Gavilan College Class of 2026

Gavilan College awarded a total of 2,062 associate degrees and certificates to members of the Class of 2026. The commencement ceremony took place May...

Editorial: ICE detention center does not belong in South Valley

The federal government’s plans to build a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in unincorporated Gilroy could bring a range of social, economic,...

Baler girls track quartet sets school record in the 4×100 relay

Hollister’s softball and baseball teams both won exciting, tight games in Central Coast Section playoff openers. Concurrently, the league champ Baler track and field team...

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The all volunteer San Benito County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Mounted Unit took their horses for a training session in preparation for the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo Downtown Parade scheduled for 11am June 20. From left to right are J.D. Cooper on Junkyard Zippy, Tom...