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The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has launched Axon’s engagement platform, My90, as part of  an ongoing commitment to serving the public with “modern and compassionate policing,” says a press release from the sheriff’s office.  My90 is a tool used to engage the public, collect...

With sunshine warmth, spring breaks and Easter season upon us we must go to the beach. At the ocean—smooth with few white caps—we see a lifeboat rising and falling in swells with paddlers poking the blue. The people in this lifeboat are not in...

Over the last few weeks, a small but vocal group in our community has continued to call into question the performance and legitimacy of the District’s interim CEO, Mary Casillas. Let me assure you that the San Benito Health Care District Board fully supports...

A majority of Hollister City Council members voted April 17 to issue a verbal warning to their colleague, Rick Perez, for violations of the city’s code of ethics and conduct.  Council members also asked city staff to return at a future meeting with more detail...

Hollister Police are investigating the shooting and homicide of an adult male that occurred late Monday night, and authorities are asking any potential witnesses to come forward.  About 11:44pm Oct. 23, officers responded to the 1000 block of Monterey Street on a report of a...

The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, in partnership with local governments, community-based organizations, and volunteers, has completed the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for 2024, says a press release from the coalition. The results indicate an increase in the number of individuals and families experiencing...

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and the San Benito Health Care District this week announced that they have reached a new labor agreement with the Hollister hospital’s largest union.  Hospital administrators said they received approval from the National Union of Healthcare Workers for a new labor...

I would very much appreciate knowing why the San Benito County Board of Supervisors is in favor of accepting OUT OF COUNTY trash and why the Hollister City Council is in favor of allowing OUT OF CITY sewage.  I’m fairly certain if either or both...

The Hollister Native American Gathering committee, in collaboration with Laynee “BlueBird” Reyna and Elvira Zaragoza Robinson, invites Hollister and its surrounding communities to join Youth Alliance for the 1st Annual Hollister Native American Gathering, a vibrant and engaging event that aims to celebrate the...

There have been various bits of information and opinions in the news lately about changes coming to the real estate industry and what they mean for homebuyers and sellers. As a Santa Clara County Realtor and current president of the Santa Clara County Association of...