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Highway interchange construction is under way

June 18, 2025

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Hollister family displaced by house fire

June 18, 2025

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Chamber of Commerce announces annual award winners

June 17, 2025

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Community Foundation welcomes Shannon Chastaine

June 17, 2025

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Hundreds protest on ‘No Kings Day’ in Hollister

June 17, 2025

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Hundreds protest on ‘No Kings Day’ in Hollister

Millions of people in cities and towns throughout the nation joined the “No Kings” protest on June 14—a crowd that included several hundred protesters...

Around Town: PJIFF welcomes two new board members as it celebrates 20 years

Mattie Scariot, Director of the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, said she was thrilled to announce the appointment of Jon Fitzgerald and Tasja Kirkwood...

Letter: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could have severe consequences for local healthcare

As the U.S. Senate debates the sweeping legislation known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” it’s worth asking a critical question: who really pays the...

Local Scene: Art exhibit, USGA qualifying in San Juan Bautista

SJB art exhibit celebrates iconic Route 66 A new art exhibit, “Painting Route 66: An Artist Road Trip,” will open in San Juan Bautista with...

Police to conduct DUI checkpoint in Hollister

Hollister Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on June 13, at an undisclosed location within the city limits. The checkpoint...

Letter: Taxpayers cannot afford a transportation boondoggle

Open letter to Hon. Sean Duffy, U.S. Secretary of Transportation: Re: USDOT F.R.A.'s Notice of Proposed Determination 6-4-2025 In my opinion, the reason for the failure...

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Community Foundation welcomes Shannon Chastaine

June 17, 2025

The Community Foundation for San Benito County recently hired Shannon Chastaine as its new Director of Development and Donor Services. With a career dedicated to fostering relationships, advancing meaningful causes and aligning donor passions with impactful giving, Chastaine brings a wealth of experience and heart to this key leadership...