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Farmers Market returns to downtown Hollister

April 28, 2026

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HSD clarifies roles of health clerks and nurses

April 28, 2026

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Donor pledges $50k match for nonprofit grants from Community Foundation for San Benito County

April 27, 2026

Business

Derailed train ties up downtown Hollister traffic

April 27, 2026

Community

Youth production of ‘Alice’ opens May 1 in Hollister

April 27, 2026

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Donor pledges $50k match for nonprofit grants from Community Foundation for San Benito County

The Community Foundation for San Benito County (CFSBC) recently announced the launch of its 2026 Spring Grants Campaign, a community fundraising initiative running April...

Derailed train ties up downtown Hollister traffic

No injuries were reported after a train derailed on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in downtown Hollister. Hollister Police and other agencies responded to...

Barone, Quezada lead young Balers, 9-4 in Gabilan play

The Hollister baseball team graduated several key players last year, but a young squad has not missed a beat in the competitive Pacific Coast...

Letter: Supervisors must not use their office to influence elections

A line separates governing from campaigning. It is not blurry, subjective or optional. Recently, it has been crossed by those entrusted to uphold it. This...

Recology composting program turns waste into natural fertilizer

On a 16-acre hilltop on Pacheco Pass Highway in southeast Gilroy, Recology turns thousands of tons of yard waste and food scraps from households...

Mobile Dental Van brings vital health services to San Benito County

Everyone enrolled in Medi-Cal, the state’s public health insurance program, is eligible to receive free dental care. However, many patients can’t regularly make it...

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Derailed train ties up downtown Hollister traffic

April 27, 2026

No injuries were reported after a train derailed on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in downtown Hollister. Hollister Police and other agencies responded to the incident about 1:30pm April 22 on Fourth Street between Sally and McCray streets. Hollister Police Sgt. Christopher Wells said nobody was injured, and the...