Community

The Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista this year marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of community impact, international service and local fellowship. Since its founding, the club has been a cornerstone of the Mission City, funding youth scholarships, supporting local non-profits and...

I admired Joe Heller’s cartoon of March 13, 2026. Although captioned WW III, this cartoon brilliantly depicts three confused survivors pulling from the wreckage Trump’s self issued Peace prizes. I admire a photo that can convey in a single picture 1,000 words. What deeply concerns...

Hollister HS Boys Baseball (3-3 overall, 2-0 PCAL Gabilan) Recent results: Won 2-0 vs. Soledad; Won 13-4 at Soledad Upcoming games: 4pm March 20 vs. Palma; 4pm March 25 vs. Salinas; 1pm March 27 at Salinas NOTES: Brayden Barone pitched five sparkling innings in the opener against...

The San Benito County Office of Education proudly announced that San Andreas Continuation High School (SACHS) has been recognized as a Model Continuation School by the California Department of Education.  Only about 59 of the state’s 430 continuation high schools earned the prestigious designation that...

Hundreds of young students were introduced to the excitement of hands-on learning at Gavilan College on March 7, while also celebrating the 25th anniversary milestone of the college’s Science Alive program.  Over the years, Science Alive has offered interactive activities, demonstrations and exploration to thousands...

Hollister High School’s theater program over the next two weekends will perform “School of Rock The Musical,” a production that has inspired its student cast to learn new instruments and dance routines—among other stage skills—and carries a message that resonates with the young actors...

Hollister Police recently arrested a subject on suspicion of exploiting a minor over the internet and via cell phones. On Feb. 10, the Hollister Police Department was contacted by a representative of the group Child Safety Soldiers, which uses adult decoys to pose as children...

The Hollister Police Department is investigating reports that unknown people are posing as law enforcement and scamming elderly Hollister residents for large sums of money. On March 17, Hollister Police officers received a report from an elderly resident that on the previous day, an unknown...

The campaign to recall San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has picked up significant financial support from former public officials and people representing land development related industries in recent months, according to the latest financial disclosure filings. Most of those who have contributed $1,000 or...

The Bach to Blues concert returns to the theater at Gavilan College on March 14. The annual fundraising event celebrates the college’s vibrant music program and features performances by faculty, students and standout regional musicians. This year’s special guest performer is acclaimed artist Kaye Bohler,...