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Residents and property owners began preparing early this week for an incoming round of storms that forecasters say could drench some areas from Morgan Hill to south San Benito County with more than two inches of rain by Sunday.  As this story goes to press...

Two new laws taking effect Jan. 1 could affect safety on California’s roads. Cameras at intersections across California already flag drivers who run red lights. Under one law, six cities can begin a pilot program to catch and fine speeding drivers with cameras, with hopes...

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the San Benito County Water District (SBCWD) will be awarded two grants to support local water resiliency efforts.  The project that received funding—Accelerated Drought Response Project or ADRoP—is centered around groundwater recharge efforts. To accomplish this...

Kelly named to Dean’s List Garret Kelly, of Hollister, has been named to the winter 2023 Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's West Campus in San Jose, California. County awarded grant to renovate H.O.M.E. Resource Center San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency has been...

Hollister HS Football (4-4 overall, 1-3 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Lost 25-22 vs. Monterey; Lost 32-15 at Palma Upcoming games: 7:30pm Nov. 1 at Everett Alvarez Hollister HS Flag Football (19-5 overall, 13-1 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Lost 26-20 at Watsonville; Won 28-15 vs. King City Upcoming...

Dozens of vendors lined the downtown streets for the San Juan Bautista Art & Craft Festival on March 29-30. Booths offered a wide range of goods, including clothing, lotion, jewelry, perfumes, wood carvings, African baskets, ceramics, pillows, homemade pies, face painting, herbs and spices...

The Las Vegas-based, family-owned traveling Circus Alegria entertained audiences in Hollister last week with classic big-top performances, animatronic dinosaurs and a 50-foot mechanical gorilla.  The circus stopped at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos for five nights of performances.  “It was really nice,” said Valentina Alegria, who...

Newcomer Roxanne Stephens is projected to hand incumbent Hollister Mayor Mia Casey a resounding defeat, according to election results so far. Stephens received 64.35% of the vote in the Nov. 5 election, while Casey trailed far behind with 35.65% of the votes cast.  Only 36.87%...

The spirit of community and celebration was alive at Swank Farms on Sept. 6, as the Baler Education Foundation hosted its 18th annual Baler Fame Fest.  The event welcomed six new inductees into the Baler Hall of Fame, recognizing their  professional achievements, community service and...

Hundreds of athletes and adventure racing hobbyists traveled to Paicines Ranch in San Benito County Aug. 26-27 from throughout the West Coast and beyond—and some from outside the U.S.—for the San Jose Spartan Race.  Competitors ran, walked and crawled along numerous courses on the ranch’s...