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Food Truck Tuesdays return to downtown Hollister

March 4, 2026

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Rancho Santana School reaffirms commitment to art

March 2, 2026

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Regional grant helps expand broadband access in San Benito County

March 2, 2026

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Hollister boys basketball closes strong, ties for league title

February 26, 2026

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Letter: Gateway to the Pinnacles vs. urban sprawl

February 25, 2026

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Regional grant helps expand broadband access in San Benito County

The California Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 26 awarded Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) $463,644 for three projects, known as “Connected Communities Hubs,” that...

Hollister boys basketball closes strong, ties for league title

After major graduation losses and some tough battles in early season games, the Hollister boys basketball team caught fire during the league race and...

Letter: Gateway to the Pinnacles vs. urban sprawl

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is promoting our community as the "Home of Pinnacles National Park” (Jan. 13 board of supervisors meeting).This...

Bill would allow San Juan Bautista to redirect penalty funds to wastewater projects

A State Senate bill sponsored by the City of San Juan Bautista would give small communities more flexibility when faced with state water quality...

Former Hollister teacher charged with felony in child porn case

Rory Dickson, a former teacher in Hollister, remains in custody in San Benito County Jail with no bail and a felony charge of possession...

Guest View: When women exit the workforce, the economy pays the price

Across the United States—and around the world—women are quietly exiting the workforce. Some leave abruptly after hostile workplace experiences. Others make a slower calculation:...

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Bill would allow San Juan Bautista to redirect penalty funds to wastewater projects

February 25, 2026

A State Senate bill sponsored by the City of San Juan Bautista would give small communities more flexibility when faced with state water quality fines. The legislation known as SB 1081, introduced this week by State Sen. John Laird, would allow cities to invest funds in infrastructure solutions instead...