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Hollister High School has again been recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive campus where all students are valued and supported.  The honor was formally celebrated March 19, during a lunchtime Unified Basketball game in Mattson...

In the past season, the Hollister girls soccer team recorded a 13-5-1 record, 8-3-1 in Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division play. It was their best league mark since 2018-19 and landed them in third place. The Balers advanced to the Central Coast Section...

The Mabie Skilled Nursing Facilities at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital have unveiled two newly designed Tranquility Rooms—one at each location—offering a therapeutic environment dedicated to residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive or mental health conditions, hospital officials announced this week. These innovative...

I grew up in a small agricultural town, watching my father clean carpets and my mother care for children. They taught me early on that service isn’t about a title; it’s about showing up and doing right by your neighbors.  I started contributing to my...

The Superior Court of San Benito County is seeking community-oriented individuals to serve on the 2026-2027 Civil Grand Jury.  Applications for serving on the civil grand jury are available now on the court’s website (sanbenito.courts.ca.gov/civil-grand-jury) and county residents are encouraged to apply for the role,...

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...