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November 29, 2024

Visitors on a mission

These family members from Texas, Alaska and San Jose traveled through San Juan Bautista this week in an effort to get a closer look at the historic town’s mission.  Renita Brien, of San Jose; Joann Szymanski, of Texas; Ruth Evans, of Alaska; and Bobby Szymanski,...

District, Insight move toward hospital sale following successful Measure X campaign

San Benito Health Care District officials and representatives of Insight Health this week declared that Measure X has received voter approval in the Nov. 5 election, issuing statements on their next efforts to transfer ownership of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to the Michigan-based healthcare...

Sports Roundup: Hollister flag football cements hold on first place

Hollister HS Football (4-2 overall, 1-1 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Won 35-14 at Aptos; Lost 28-10 vs. Soquel Upcoming games: 7:30pm Oct. 18 vs. Monterey NOTES: The Balers were within 14-10 until late Soquel outburst, now look to regroup against the ‘Dores. Hollister HS Flag Football (17-4...

Halloween events scheduled for Oct. 31 in downtown Hollister 

Halloween is on Oct. 31, and a number of local and area activities are scheduled in addition to anticipated neighborhood trick-or-treating.  From 4-7pm, the City of Hollister’s Parks and Recreation department will host holiday activities including trick-or-treating, a costume contest and other festivities. The events...

Sports: Baler football takes on Everett Alvarez Nov. 1

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...

Election 2024: Hollister city council shifts to slow growth

The Hollister City Council race could see both incumbents ousted as a pair of slow growth candidates take the lead in the Nov. 5 District 1 and District 4 contests. Newcomer Rudy Picha has a commanding lead over current District 1 council member Rick Perez...

Sports Roundup: Youth football teams finish unbeaten seasons

Hollister HS Football (4-6 overall, 1-5 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Lost 31-14 vs. Salinas Upcoming games: 7pm Nov. 15 vs. Capuchino (CCS D3) NOTES: Salinas’ Rico Maturino threw for 286 yards and three touchdown passes to beat Hollister.  Balers have a chance to rebound as they qualified...

Measure X: Hollister hospital measure is narrowly favored in Nov. 5 election

Measure X, San Benito Health Care District's initiative to approve the sale of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to Michigan-based Insight Health, is on its way to being passed, according to the latest election results With 40.57% of votes cast, the "Yes" vote is leading with...

Letter: Proposed farm bill endangers small farms

Morris Grassfed Beef is deeply rooted in California’s rich ranching tradition, one that values the care of land and animals alike. We manage our land with a holistic approach that nurtures the entire ecosystem—air, water, soil, animals and people.  We are proud to be part...

Letter: New measure, same tactics

In a lot of ways, the battle against developers strongly mirrors that of the battle against fracking fought 10 years ago. Many of the same people who pushed for the ban on fracking are now pushing for the liberation of our county from the...

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