Community

A Hollister family is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Mason Gomes, an upcoming high school senior who died in a traffic accident the night of July 3.  Hollister Police Sgt. Dave Anderson said the collision occurred about 9:15pm on the 1900 block of Valley View...

On July 1, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District launched the 2026-27 Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, which provides monetary incentives for residents, public agencies and nonprofits entities in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties that purchase new or used light-duty electric and plug-in...

In 2006, Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill welcomed Debbie Israel as a part-time student rabbi from the Academy for Jewish Religion in Southern California. When she was ordained, the Jewish temple’s Board of Directors enthusiastically invited her to become their permanent rabbi. Over the next...

San Benito Stage Company will bring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for two weekends beginning July 10 and continuing through July 25 at the Hollister High School Auditorium. The production features a cast of 55 ranging in age from 10-60, according to...

With collisions involving electric bicycles on the rise in Hollister, public safety officials are advising juvenile riders and their parents to get caught up on the rules of the road, and to follow them whether on two wheels or four.  On June 29, the Hollister...

Community Solutions—which provides critical human services for individuals and families who have experienced trauma and are living at risk of financial emotional or physical instability or harm in South Valley—was named a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.  “Community Solutions has...

The 2026-27 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury was selected and sworn in June 30, marking the start of a one-year term dedicated to investigating local government operations and promoting public accountability. The Superior Court of California, San Benito County announced that the incoming grand...

A Gilroy free-ride-and drive event could be renamed to “What’s Under Your Hood” because popping the hood of an electric vehicle reveals absolutely nothing. This hood is empty: no cylinders, no pistons, no filters, no parts with no need for an oil change.  Thank you...

Downtown Hollister was transformed into a buzzing motorcycle rally July 3 and 4 for the annual Independence Day Biker Rally. With the aroma of grilled foods wafting through the streets, hordes of visitors flocked to a closed off section of San Benito Street for...

This Saturday, America will mark a milestone: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is a moment worthy of celebration, reflection and, perhaps more importantly, conversation. Reaching 250 years is not a small achievement. Our nation’s history is filled with...