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The California Department of Motor Vehicles this week announced that the Hollister office, located at 80 North Sally Street, will temporarily expand its operating hours to include Fridays, in addition to its regular Tuesday and Thursday schedule.  The additional Friday hours will begin on Aug....

Hollister Animal Care authorities are asking the public for help identifying two people who recently abandoned rabbits outside the local animal shelter, police said.  At about 6:49pm March 9, Hollister Animal Control officers located two rabbits in a cage that had been left in front...

This time of New Year’s resolutions can be productive or destructive. Let’s see what happened with the old city council. They strongly lost their bid for re-election but then they gave the “finger” to voters by a last gift to developers. In spite of their...

Yee earns academic honors Ohio University College student Maggie Yee, of Hollister, has been named to the fall 2024 provost's list. The provost's list recognition is shared with high-achieving, part-time undergraduate students who exemplify academic success, says a press release from the university. Qualifying students must...

As the days become shorter, trees start to change their colors and the crisp of fall appears in the morning air, that means many San Benito County residents’ favorite seasonal pastimes are on the horizon. That includes the many events, activities and farmstand shopping...

Hollister’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 will host Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies at cemeteries throughout town on the May 27 holiday.  “(On) this date we honor and mourn all the members of the Armed Forces who have given their lives in service of our...

Join symphony board The nonprofit South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Applicants should have a strong interest in helping to shape the symphony’s activities in coming years and becoming a part of the organization’s long-standing traditions. The board is...

Hollister City Council member Rolan Resendiz was stripped of his committee appointments during a tense Sept. 18 city council meeting.  In a  4-0 vote, his fellow council members took the action in an escalating disciplinary course against Resendiz for allegedly violating the council’s code of...

Hollister HS Boys Basketball (9-7 overall, 5-3 PCAL Mission) Recent results: Won 41-35 at Stevenson; lost 62-50 at Watsonville Upcoming games: 7pm Jan. 29 vs. Marina; 7pm Jan. 31 at Seaside NOTES: Sophomore center Kody Dickens scored 15 against the Pirates and 23 in the loss to...