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March 29, 2024

Hollister shops hit by series of ADA lawsuits

Local business owners are stunned over a series of disability act lawsuits filed over regulations related to their accommodations for handicapped people. It turns out recent state legislation allows those shops to fix certain issues related to the law. In December, an Americans with Disabilities Act...

Cycling: Affonso puts pedal to the metal

When Manny Affonso IV talks about his early experiences falling off a bike, he does it with glee. Affonso was riding a mountain bike in his first-ever cyclocross race three years ago, and the result was rather predictable. “I had no prior experience, and I...

FoodBank announces bids open for remodeling project

The Community FoodBank of San Benito County is now accepting bids for the remodel project at its San Felipe Road location. Here is the announcement that came out Wednesday from Maria Lynn Thomas, the organization's CEO: If what you or someone you know likes best about...

Widow of late ‘Basketball Jones’ founder starting foundation

The widow of late basketball camp organizer Gene Cotter is starting a foundation in her late husband's name. Tiffany Cotter attended last week's community meeting to share ideas for McCarthy Street Park, where community residents and organizers met to kickstart a rehabilitation process. There, Cotter announced...

Soccer: Balers a show from start to finish

The fast and the furious. Forget the movie franchise that spawned one too many sequels—the Jan. 26 Christopher-San Benito boys soccer match featured end-to-end action and was exhilarating from start to finish. When the final whistle blew, there was no Hollywood ending for either...

Fire crews were quick to act in storm rescue

Recent storms left locals huddled in their homes, but the Hollister Fire Department braved the rain to rescue residents from rising waters. Recent rainfall caused chaos in the Lovers Lane area of the county. Earlier this month, county inspection teams discovered a Pacheco Creek levee...

Job fair set for March 9 at veterans building

A job fair is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 9 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister. The job fair includes a special 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. time for veterans to take part before the general public. The event is sponsored by...

Racy blends

In between winter storms, a bright, sunny weekend beckoned me out to a wine tasting at Miramar Vineyards. Several groups, celebrating various milestones, filled the expansive patio, overlooking a vastness of vineyards and rolling green hills. Nearby, a team of wine drinkers played bocce ball on the shaded court.

Navigation impaired

Last weekend, I went to Los Angeles to see relatives. I was meeting my sister there. Since I flew in first, my job was to grab the rental car, return to the airport, pick up my sister and drive an hour to Calabasas. Now that sounds easy, right? Yeah, not so much.

Next Music in the Park to feature two local bands

David Huboi and the Architecturals are ready to rock Dunne Park.

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