Authors Joe McMahon and Peter Sonne will share a little history and personal insight on their book "Hollister," Nov. 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. at San Benito Bene, 615-B San Benito St., with a Q&A and book signing to follow the talk. The book is part of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series and it was published this fall. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
A number of San Benito County wineries were honored in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, which bills itself as the largest competition of American wines in the world. A record 5,500 entries competed for medals that were awarded by a panel of 65 judges, with winners announced Friday.