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Letter: Government seeks to resurrect Thor to control weather

January 9, 2026

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Some Real ID holders need to renew

January 8, 2026

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Sports Roundup: Three Hollister wrestlers win titles at tourney

January 8, 2026

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Editorial: Using AI ethically, with our community in mind

January 8, 2026

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South Valley district receives $8.6m in federal road safety grants

January 7, 2026

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Sports Roundup: Three Hollister wrestlers win titles at tourney

Hollister HS Boys Basketball (7-5 overall) Recent results: Lost 56-44 vs. Monterey; Won 46-38 vs. Gonzalez; Won 63-35 vs. Rancho San Juan Upcoming games: 7pm Jan....

Editorial: Using AI ethically, with our community in mind

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for Silicon Valley boardrooms or science fiction novels. It is now woven into our daily...

South Valley district receives $8.6m in federal road safety grants

Two South Valley communities this week received federal funds for road safety improvements, says an announcement from Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s office. A total of $8,634,928...

Hollister names Cortez new city manager

The Hollister City Council this week appointed Ana Cortez as the new city manager, following a three-month search for a new staff leader at...

Hazel Hawkins’ first baby of 2026 born Jan. 1

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital welcomed the first baby of the New Year on Jan. 1. Baby girl Namina was born at 10:25am at the...

South Valley theater group brings psycho-thriller to stage

Limelight Theater will present “The Other Place,” a psychological thriller that challenges audiences to distinguish reality from delusion, opening Jan. 16. The play centers on...

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Gavilan celebrates one year at new Hollister campus

January 6, 2026

Classes began at the site at 505 Fairview Road in January 2025. The campus was built to reduce the need for San Benito County residents to travel outside the area to access college courses and services, says a press release from Gavilan College. To mark the anniversary milestone, Gavilan College...