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Court internship program begins this summer The San Benito County Superior Court is introducing its inaugural summer internship program.  Participants of the internship program will experience firsthand how court cases are processed from the filing stage through hearing and disposition, says a press release from the...

San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez is on the verge of being recalled, with “yes” votes narrowly leading the tally in response to the ballot question in the June 2 election.  In other local races on the statewide primary ballot, other incumbents built...

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services will adjust the public hours of operation at the Hollister Animal Shelter, the police department announced Sept. 30. Beginning immediately, the shelter will be open to the public from 12-5pm, Monday through Friday.   The temporary adjustment is necessary due...

Adopt a pet for free June 1 People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free June 1 during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day.  The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the...

When Binh Danh looks into the reflective surface of his daguerreotypes featuring America’s national parks, he sees more than sweeping vistas of Yosemite Valley or the Yellowstone Falls. He sees himself. The mirror-like surface of each photograph reflects the viewer back into the landscape, creating...

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has launched Axon’s engagement platform, My90, as part of  an ongoing commitment to serving the public with “modern and compassionate policing,” says a press release from the sheriff’s office.  My90 is a tool used to engage the public, collect...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the shooting of an endangered California condor found in Hollister, according to authorities who are offering a $5,000 reward for information.  The condor was found deceased in July 2022 on private property directly off Lone Tree Road...

Photographer and filmmaker Kirti Bassendine is bringing her documentary film “Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range” to an exclusive audience in Morgan Hill on Jan. 21.  The film explores the cultural practices and personal stories of 10 tribal community members calling attention to...

Willow Landing—a new housing development touted by its developer as a tranquil home with convenient access to commercial amenities and urban opportunities—celebrated its grand opening in Hollister Feb. 1.  Built by Tri Pointe Homes, Willow Landing is located at 350 Dogwood Court and includes 144...