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San Benito County and anonymous residents settle free speech lawsuit

December 10, 2025

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Grant brings Poppy Jasper scavenger hunt to public transit

December 10, 2025

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Seniors treated to new teddy bears in Hollister

December 9, 2025

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Letter: ‘Clark Griswold of Hollister’ decks the halls

December 4, 2025

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Editorial: Shopping local matters long after Small Business Saturday

December 4, 2025

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Seniors treated to new teddy bears in Hollister

Local seniors were treated Dec. 2 to Mirastar Federal Credit Union’s “Teddy Bears on Patrol” initiative at the Hollister Senior Center. Employees of the credit...

Letter: ‘Clark Griswold of Hollister’ decks the halls

I am writing to share a special story about my father, Augie Guardino, who brings joy and holiday spirit to our community through his...

Editorial: Shopping local matters long after Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday may have come and gone, but the importance of supporting our neighborhood shops, makers and service providers hasn’t faded with the...

PG&E offers free gas safety inspections at local homes

To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is offering free in-home...

Holiday cheer begins at Bourdet’s

The scent of fresh pine drifted across Bourdet’s Tree Farm in Hollister as dozens of families wandered between long rows of Christmas trees, debating,...

Downtown parade rings in the holiday season

The holiday season officially rolled into town Saturday night as an estimated 8,000 people lined the streets for the 35th annual community Christmas parade,...

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PG&E offers free gas safety inspections at local homes

December 4, 2025

To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is offering free in-home gas safety checks, the utility company said in a press release. During the gas safety checks, PG&E also will re-light pilot lights for customers who...