Community

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), in collaboration with VFW Post 9242, this week announced that nominations  for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award are open. The award will be presented during the annual  Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, which...

Rebekah Children’s Services, a South Valley nonprofit that serves about 14,000 children and families annually, is getting ready to collect and distribute donated gifts for their annual holiday toy drive.  Members of the community who are able to donate are encouraged to drop off new...

The San Benito Health Care District this week announced the next steps in the ongoing process to finalize the lease-to-own transaction between Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Insight. While progress has been made, there is still crucial work ahead to complete the transaction. In...

Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.  Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.  “I am filled with great pride...

Anza Trail Moonlight Walk on Nov. 16 The fifth annual Moonlight Walk on Anza Trail will take place Nov. 16. The event includes a celebration of the Old Stage Road, San Benito County’s 150th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of the Anza Trail naming and the...

The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...

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...

Hollister HS Boys Basketball (1-2 overall) Recent results: Lost 62-47 vs. Monta Vista at Gilroy Tournament; won 34-28 at Gilroy; lost 60-44 vs. Aptos at Gilroy Tournament Upcoming games: 7pm Dec. 17 vs. Everett Alvarez; 7pm Dec. 19 vs. North Salinas NOTES: Chandler Crutcher scored 17 points...

Hollister HS Football (4-1 overall, 1-0 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Won 27-7 vs. Alisal, Won 35-14 at Aptos Upcoming games: 7:30pm Oct. 11 vs. Soquel NOTES:  At Aptos, Savion Loza had two interceptions on the goal line, returning the first one 100 yards for a touchdown....

A grant of $1,749,800 from the Valley Health Foundation will help the YMCA of Silicon Valley expand and enhance childcare services for families in Gilroy.  Specifically, the grant—funded through Santa Clara County’s Childcare Expansion Grant Program—will support the renovation of the Gavilan College Child Development...