Community

It’s that time of year when cherries are ripening and families from throughout the region enjoy a stroll through the orchards selecting their favorite types. At Fairhaven Orchards in Hollister, the Rajkovich family owned business has operated for more than 75 years and proudly continues...

After a stellar career at its helm, Community Solutions President & CEO Erin O’Brien has announced her retirement from the South County nonprofit organization, according to the board of directors. O’Brien’s retirement is effective Dec. 31. Taking her place after 2025 will be Rachel Montoya,...

The Hollister School District held its inaugural Hollister Halftime Community Connections event Feb. 1 at Sunnyslope Elementary School.  The well-attended event featured youth workshops, parent workshops, a keynote speaker, health screenings, participation from community organizations, breakfast and lunch, childcare and transportation.  School leaders kicked off the...

A 28-year-old resident of Hollister died in a traffic accident involving two vehicles on Feb. 12 in San Benito County, according to the California Highway Patrol. The vehicle crash was reported about 5:47pm on Frazier Lake Road north of Shore Road, the CHP Hollister-Gilroy Area...

Independent bookstores can often be the hub of a community. They play a crucial editorial role in the literary world, offering a level of curatorial expertise, cultural influence and community engagement that larger chains and online retailers often lack. Morgan Hill’s BookSmart, the passion of...

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors formally suspended negotiations with the City of Hollister for the renewal of a contract for fire services.  The 3-2 vote at the board’s April 22 meeting followed the Hollister City Council’s rejection the previous evening of the terms...

Two motorists died in separate accidents in San Benito County over the past week, according to authorities.  The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office identified one of the victims as Nicholas Langford, 33, of Hollister.  Langford died in a collision on State Route 25 that occurred...

Local high school and middle school students recently earned high honors in band and colorguard performances.  Thirteen Hollister High School music students, representatives of the school’s Scarlet Regiment, were named to the CMEA Central Coast Section High School Honor Band, says a press release from...

The City of San Juan Bautista will host a town hall meeting on Feb. 22 to discuss the status of fire protection services in the community. The meeting is scheduled for 1-3pm at San Juan School Gym, 100 Nyland Drive in San Juan Bautista.  The...

Local authorities this week began cleaning up homeless encampments in the San Benito River bed in an ongoing effort to remove hazardous materials and direct unhoused people to services and more stable shelter.  San Benito County is leading the effort in partnership with the City...