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Kelly named to Dean’s List Garret Kelly, of Hollister, has been named to the summer 2023 Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s west campus in San Jose.  Hollister Hills hosts Oct. 28 cleanup, trick or treat Visit Hollister Hills SVRA on Oct. 28 for the park’s...

Cool in the parks Water features at Valley View and McCarthy Parks in Hollister are now operational every day from 11am-7pm, through Sept. 29.  San Benito County’s 150th Celebrate San Benito County’s sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary on July 27 at the San Benito Historical park. The party...

The Community Foundation for San Benito County this week announced its board has appointed Kathy Johnson as its interim CEO.  Johnson brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the local foundation, says a press release from the Community Foundation for San Benito...

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital officials said this week that HHMH will enter the second quarter of 2023 in a “better than expected cash position,” due to cost savings measures and optimistic negotiations with MediCal, Medicare and Anthem.  The hospital also revealed that it has received...

Police arrested a Vallejo woman who fled through multiple cities after she allegedly stole from a victim in Hollister and tried to kill him as she drove away, according to authorities.  About 6:40pm March 18, Hollister Police responded to a report of a woman driving...

Caltrans will hold a virtual public meeting Oct. 9 on the upcoming U.S. 101 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in San Benito County. The meeting will take place from 6-7pm.  The public and other interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend by visiting the meeting website at tinyurl.com/26kpsn69.  The...

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...

Re: Hospital receives LOI from a fourth suitor, Free Lance 2/2/24 A jigsaw puzzle can be challenging and satisfying. Different smooth or angular shapes can take a great deal of thought while examining some pieces with rounded peninsulas while contemplating other pieces with rounded bays...

Gavilan College will host its Eighth Annual Film Showcase from 6-8:30pm April 26 at the theater on the Gilroy campus. The free event will feature about 25 student films and finish with an awards presentation for outstanding filmmaking achievements.  The showcase presents films created by...

Hollister HS baseball (10-7 overall, 6-5 PCAL Gabilan) Recent results: Lost 4-3 at Monterey; won 10-0 vs. Monterey Upcoming games: 4pm April 24 at Soledad; 4pm April 25 vs. Bellarmine NOTES: Cal-bound Baler pitcher Trent Roach threw a no-hitter in the win over Monterey, giving the Balers...