A holiday tradition: San Benito Oriana Chorale returns to Mission San Juan Bautista
For many, the San Benito Oriana Chorale’s holiday concerts are the kick-off to the Christmas season.
“It sets the tone for a beautiful Christmas season,” said Director Rachel Romina. “This traditionally is the launching pad of Christmas. It’s going to be phenomenal.”
But for the past...
Balers shoot for the top
Hollister girls basketball is on a roll and they want it to continue. The Balers had hit a bit of a dry spell since the league championship team of 2007-08, but that has changed.
“The last two years, we split for the league title with...
Letter: Charge former supervisor for taking signs
What former San Benito County Supervisor Anthony Botelho did was wrong (“DA will not charge Botelho in case of missing sign,” Nov. 24 Hollister Free Lance) and there should be consequences, and because he is a “spokesperson” for the development company they should also...
Letters: No one is above the law
Investigate Botelho, Strada Verde
I am very concerned by recent reports that former Supervisor Anthony Botelho was caught pulling down signs alerting citizens to the negative impact of the proposed Strada Verde development. I understand that there have been no charges against him for those...
Bird flu detected in San Benito County
Avian influenza, a “highly pathogenic” viral disease that infects poultry and birds—and is potentially transmissible to humans—has been detected in San Benito County, according to local public health officials.
The disease, also known as “bird flu,” was found recently in poultry flocks in a number...
County schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
The San Benito County Office of Education partnered with San Benito County Behavioral Health, San Benito County Public Health, Youth Recovery Connections, motivational speaker Tony Hoffman and Sean Haggett from WonderWoofs during Red Ribbon Week, which took place Oct. 23-27.
Red Ribbon Week is held...
Organic growers see new role in age of climate change
It’s hard to find a job fighting climate change, oddly. But the organic farming industry is one place where a person can make a living making a difference.
Food systems account for 20% to 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to data from the...
Haybalers’ defensive duo earns All-PCAL First Team honors
Hollister High’s powerful defensive duo of juniors Carmelo Arias and Christian Lujano caused a lot of havoc on the football field this past season.
Arias led the Haybalers with 106 total tackles and added 1.5 sacks as the team’s main linebacker, while Lujano helped the...
Local Scene: Pancake breakfast and toy drive Dec. 9
Chorale holiday concerts
San Benito Oriana Chorale will present their Christmas season concerts on Dec. 13 at San Juan Bautista Mission (406 Second Street in San Juan Bautista) at 7:30pm; Dec. 15 at Christ Fellowship Church (2066 San Benito Street) in Hollister at 6:30pm; and...
Lights are on
Hollister and its residents, organizations and businesses rang in the winter holiday season Nov. 25 with the Downtown Association’s 33rd annual Lights On Celebration parade.
Floats of various sizes carrying kids of all ages, marching bands, classic cars, scouting groups, farm animals, youth sports teams,...
