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Volunteers raise funds to treat abused kitten
A kitten that was found in Hollister with burns all over his body is now under the care of a group of local volunteers who are raising funds for the animal’s continuing treatment. The group is also offering a reward for information about the suspect or suspects who caused the kitten’s injuries.
Standoff north of Hollister ends with no major injuries
Police and sheriff’s deputies on Monday arrested a shooting suspect after a tense six-hour standoff on Churchill Road that could have ended in tragedy,...
Heatwave set to hit San Benito County during holiday weekend
A heatwave is set to return during the Labor Day Weekend with possible record breaking temperatures expected to be set across the Central Coast.
San...
Guest view: Amah Mutsun oppose building on Betabel land
For our tribe, the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, Betabel is much, much more than a vacant lot conveniently located by a Highway 101 offramp. Positioned at the confluence of the San Benito and Pajaro Rivers, where earthquake faults also meet, the Betabel area is a place of power where, for countless generations, our people came together for healing and renewal.
Study: Job offshoring hits Hollister
The offshoring of U.S. jobs has accelerated in recent years, and the City of Hollister has seen a disproportionate loss of trade-related employment as a result, according to a study released last week
Thunderstorms expected to hit Diablo Range
San Benito County officials are encouraging locals to keep an eye out for another round of dry thunderstorms to hit the area, especially in the Diablo Range.
Air quality rated ‘unhealthy’ for high-risk groups
Authorities continue to warn of harmful and deteriorating air quality as smoke drifts into the South Valley region from numerous wildfires burning in the Bay Area, Salinas Valley and beyond.
Heatwave torches San Benito County
San Benito County got blasted with a heatwave over the weekend, causing thermometer bars to rise well past the 100 degree mark.
Temperatures on Aug....
Cause of July 12 downtown fire ruled electrical
The July 12 structure fire on San Benito Street that destroyed five businesses and left four firefighters injured was caused by electrical infrastructure in the building.
Letter: Covid-19 concerns from a local Scout
Are schools going to be able to do long distance schooling and still have a good education system for the kids? And if there is a vaccine for the coronavirus will it be at a ridiculous price that not everyone can afford?
