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Fiber optic damage results in Friday internet outage in South Valley

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Letter: Current politics ensure Hollister’s future as bedroom community

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Overnight roadwork scheduled on Highway 25 in Hollister

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For winemaker Nat Wong, San Benito is home

August 20, 2026

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South Bay Singers welcome voices for a new season

August 19, 2026

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For winemaker Nat Wong, San Benito is home

Winemaker, winegrower and ornithologist, Nat Wong, has made San Benito County home since shortly after experiencing the allure of wine on a trip to...

South Bay Singers welcome voices for a new season

South Bay Singers is inviting new and returning singers from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Martin, Hollister and throughout the South Valley to join its...

San Benito County will reinstall national motto display during board chambers renovation

San Benito County staff assured the public that the national motto, “In God We Trust,” will return to the wall behind the dais inside...

HSD staff unites for Professional Development Day

The Hollister School District staff got off to a collaborative start for the 2026-27 school year with a Professional Development Day featuring more than...

A little help for teachers can be a big investment in local students

When teachers head back to the classroom, they often bring more than lesson plans and school-issued supplies with them. Many reach into their own...

Monday Market brings community together in San Juan Bautista

Mondays take on a little more life in historic San Juan Bautista, where the Monday Market brings residents and visitors together to shop, browse...

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For winemaker Nat Wong, San Benito is home

August 20, 2026

Winemaker, winegrower and ornithologist, Nat Wong, has made San Benito County home since shortly after experiencing the allure of wine on a trip to France. While drinking Cabernet Franc in a vineyard in Bourgeil, something stirred his soul. Fascinated by wine, he began apprenticing in 2019 at Folktale Winery in...