Santa Clara Valley Wineries earn gold at competitionÂ
Getting to the Sweepstakes round at the largest wine competition in North America takes a wine that outshines and outlasts 5,700 entries from more than 1,000 wineries in North America, Mexico and Canada.
The San Francisco Chronicle is not only the first official wine competition...
Suspect arrested in Feb. 6 shooting of juvenile
Hollister Police arrested a suspect on Feb. 11 who is accused of attempting to kill a juvenile in a drive-by shooting that occurred last week, authorities said.
Hollister Police responded to a report of shots fired about 11:36pm Feb. 6 on the 100 block of...
Fight leads to shooting death at Hollister car wash
A 39-year-old man was arrested in relation to a shooting death in Hollister the afternoon of Feb. 9, according to police.
At about 2:20pm, Hollister Police officers responded to a report of a fight that resulted in gunshots fired at the Hillcrest Car Wash, on...
Local Scene: Bike blessing is March 24
Bike blessing
The Top Hatters Motorcycle Club’s 31st annual Bike Blessing will take place 11am-1pm March 24 in Hollister. Motorcyclists are asked to check in at Hollister PowerSports at 411 San Felipe Road, then gather at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the blessing.
Participants who want...
Floral fulfillment
Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday this year, right in the middle of the week. For florists nationwide, that typically means a much busier holiday than if the day fell at the end or beginning of a week.
Lisa Filice, owner of Expressions Floral in...
Letter: Hospital jigsaw puzzle unsolved
Re: Hospital receives LOI from a fourth suitor, Free Lance 2/2/24
A jigsaw puzzle can be challenging and satisfying. Different smooth or angular shapes can take a great deal of thought while examining some pieces with rounded peninsulas while contemplating other pieces with rounded bays...
Juvenile injured in Feb. 6 shooting in Hollister
Police are investigating a Feb. 6 shooting in Hollister in which a juvenile was injured by gunfire, and investigators are asking the public for help.
Hollister Police responded to a report of shots fired about 11:36pm on the 100 block of Third Street, says a...
Hollister teen dies in Royal Oaks traffic collision
A 16-year-old male from Hollister died on Feb. 2 in a head-on crash on Maher Road in Royal Oaks.
California Highway Patrol officer Jessica Madueño said the victim was a passenger in a white 2000 Honda Accord driven by a 17-year-old male, both of Hollister.
According...
Sheriff says suspects broke into HHS ag barn, killed animals
Authorities arrested a man and woman this week who broke into the Hollister High School Ag Barn and killed two animals that students had fostered and raised for a local educational program.
The suspects allegedly killed a goat and a pig, and carried the pig...
Letter: Residents are right about the landfill
Since being elected supervisor in 2022, I have come across several hot-button issues and controversial projects or decisions. With a lot of these issues, the community is highly engaged and we hear a mix of opinions from the residents. This has not been the...