Locals flock to downtown Hollister for National Night Out
Hollister Police and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office hosted the annual National Night Out at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister on Aug. 1.
Local residents attended the nationwide event, which Hollister Chief of Police Carlos Reynoso said was a fantastic turnout with...
Cannery Club celebrates one-year anniversary
Twin Oaks Hollister residents will celebrate the first anniversary of The Cannery Club, their private community clubhouse, from 12-3pm on Aug. 12.
Twin Oaks, located at 2071 Red Oak Drive in Hollister, comprises 168 homes, of which about half are complete and occupied. Twin Oaks...
La Patrona puts a twist on Mexico City street food
Prior to opening La Patrona Comida Mexicana, Kevin Aldana was like most people struggling to get a job during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in his market.
The 27-year-old Hollister resident had graduated from UC Davis with a degree in sociology with an emphasis in law...
Local Scene: Blood drive Aug. 17; National Night Out Aug. 1
Red Cross needs help to avert a blood shortage
After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage.
Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive and type B negative blood...
South Valley mother on a mission to prevent child drownings
After Morgan Hill resident Kristina Andrews lost her daughter, Kourtney, to a drowning accident about six years ago, the local mother knew she wanted to do something to help prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies.
The desire to make a difference continued to grow...
Local man sentenced to jail for cruelty to an animal
A local man was recently sentenced to serve time in the San Benito County Jail for intentionally harming a neighbor’s dog while impaired by methamphetamine use, according to authorities.
Walter Monzon was sentenced on July 13 on a felony charge of cruelty to an animal,...
First summer day camp keeps students busy, stimulated
On a recent July afternoon, Calaveras School buzzed with activity and enthusiasm.
In one classroom, students made and played songs on iPads under Andrew Iriarte’s instruction. The instructor explained how they can use GarageBand to play piano, drums and guitar to record songs—and he mentioned...
San Benito County EMS begins buprenorphine distribution program
San Benito County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) this week announced the launch of a new program, in partnership with Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, to expand buprenorphine distribution by emergency responders to reduce opioid overdoses.
Buprenorphine is a medication that helps reduce opioid withdrawal and...
Letter: Hospital leadership’s claims fall short
While I appreciate whenever an elected official takes the time to communicate with the public, especially of our San Benito Health Care District, the public should take offense at the letter from board president Jeri Hernandez, recently published (July 14) by the Hollister Free...
Feature film ‘Ranger’ under production in San Benito County
San Benito County and its people, places and institutions could soon be showcased worldwide on the silver screen after local actor, director and producer Nico Quijano and his crew finish up production on the upcoming feature film, “Ranger.”
Quijano, who is originally from the Bronx,...
