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Two Gavilan students earn prestigious UC transfer scholarships

July 13, 2026

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Illegal fireworks, biker rally kept Hollister Police busy during holiday weekend

July 13, 2026

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Family mourns teen son who died in July 3 traffic accident in Hollister

July 10, 2026

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Incentives available for EV buyers in San Benito County

July 10, 2026

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Welcome home, Rabbi Israel

July 10, 2026

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SBSC brings Roald Dahl classic to Hollister stage

San Benito Stage Company will bring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for two weekends beginning July 10 and continuing through July...

Hollister Police urge parents to help keep e-biking kids safe

With collisions involving electric bicycles on the rise in Hollister, public safety officials are advising juvenile riders and their parents to get caught up...

Community Solutions named District 28 Nonprofit of the Year

Community Solutions—which provides critical human services for individuals and families who have experienced trauma and are living at risk of financial emotional or physical...

Superior Court impanels new Civil Grand Jury

The 2026-27 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury was selected and sworn in June 30, marking the start of a one-year term dedicated to...

Letter: Promotion of clean cars brings hope

A Gilroy free-ride-and drive event could be renamed to “What’s Under Your Hood” because popping the hood of an electric vehicle reveals absolutely nothing....

Motorcycles take center stage in Hollister

Downtown Hollister was transformed into a buzzing motorcycle rally July 3 and 4 for the annual Independence Day Biker Rally. With the aroma of...

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Incentives available for EV buyers in San Benito County

July 10, 2026

On July 1, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District launched the 2026-27 Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, which provides monetary incentives for residents, public agencies and nonprofits entities in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties that purchase new or used light-duty electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Incentives for leasing...