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Baler football debuts with strong effort in 17-6 victory over Soledad

September 3, 2026

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From the Publisher: The slate is set, now it’s time to vote

September 3, 2026

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San Benito County opens 16 new homes for unhoused

September 2, 2026

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San Benito County court launches new jury management system

September 2, 2026

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Letter: The library is a smorgasbord

September 2, 2026

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From the Publisher: The slate is set, now it’s time to vote

The slate of candidates is set. The campaign signs will soon be everywhere, mailboxes will fill with political mailers and candidates will be making...

San Benito County opens 16 new homes for unhoused

Sixteen new homes are set to open in Hollister, providing permanent and transitional housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in San Benito County. The...

Letter: The library is a smorgasbord

Dymphna (DJ) William’s Guest View on the library deftly exposes the rich value a library offers to the community. Food for the soul comes...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Recap of Week 1 and girls flag football previews

In today’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will recap Week 1 of the prep football season. Then they'll chitchat with Monterey High football coach...

Porches come alive with music in San Juan Bautista

Porches, yards and patios across San Juan Bautista became stages Aug. 29 as Play Music on the Porch SJB returned for its third year. This...

Hollister Airport awarded $794k in FAA funding

Hollister Municipal Airport will receive more than $794,000 in Federal Aviation Administration funds to help design new taxiway pavement, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and...

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Pintello Comedy Theater presents ‘Fox on the Fairway’

September 1, 2026

A day on the green goes hilariously wrong in “The Fox on the Fairway,” Ken Ludwig’s golf-course farce opening Aug. 28 at Pintello Comedy Theater. The play pits two rival country clubs against each other in a high-stakes tournament after one club’s leader poaches the other’s star player. That leaves...