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Hollister Police investigate explosion that injured child
Police are investigating an Aug. 5 explosion in Hollister that resulted in “life-threatening” injuries to a juvenile, according to authorities.
At about 5:40pm, Hollister Police,...
Hospital warns Anthem PPO members may soon be ‘out-of-network’
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital said in a statement that a major national and regional private health insurer is “refusing” to pay the Hollister hospital...
Town Hall scheduled for Aug. 22 on landfill expansion
San Benito County will host a town hall workshop on the draft environmental impact report for the John Smith Road Landfill expansion project on...
Photos: Hollister celebrates 150th anniversary
The City of Hollister closed out its summer-long 150th anniversary celebration with a bang Aug. 6, with a full day of festivities. The Saturday...
Letter: Stay vigilant, informed
A cursory reading of headlines—Beer Brawl, Mine Report Released, Candidates “Pull papers”—would make our town appear as a rough and tumble frontier mining town,...
Youth Alliance fundraiser celebrates young leaders
Youth Alliance will celebrate young leaders from the community during the Youth Rising event on Sept. 15 at 6:30pm. This fundraising event is dedicated...
City says contractor will repair zig-zagging Ladd Lane
A contractor’s blunder in Hollister that resulted in some oddly painted lines on Ladd Lane has made for some laughs nationwide and frustrations locally.
City...
Nurses, hospital sign new contract
Local registered nurses and the board of directors of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital agreed to a new contract that “includes victories for patients and...
County Express will suspend On-Demand service
County Express On-Demand—a transportation service for San Benito County residents—will temporarily suspend operations “due to a historic driver shortage,” says a press release from...
County homeless population jumps by 26%
San Benito County’s homeless population has increased by 26%–or 75 people–since 2019. Much of this increase is reportedly linked to ongoing challenges related to...
