Judge stalls San Benito County’s attempt to identify social media users
Anonymous Facebook users who run what they describe as a “satirical” social media page have sued San Benito County over its recent efforts to name them as the page’s owners.
At a Nov. 26 online hearing before the California Northern District Court, after receiving arguments...
Top shot: Jocelyn Alexander leads Balers into CIF State Track and Field Championships
For Jocelyn Alexander, her goal to make it to the CIF State Track and Field Championships was well within reach. As the Central Coast Section’s premier thrower all season, it would’ve been a disappointment had she not performed to her usual standard in the...
Season of light
Hollister and San Benito County kicked off the winter holiday season this past weekend with the annual downtown Lights On Parade and celebration.
The events on Saturday, Nov. 26 started early in the morning with the Holiday Car Display, an afternoon holiday boutique that lasted...
After 18 years, women’s soccer returns to Gavilan
In 2005, the Gavilan College women’s soccer team finished 0-17, scoring one goal while allowing 100.
No, that’s not a typo. Not surprisingly, the program went under and into a prolonged dormant period before it was announced earlier this year that women’s soccer was returning...
Hollister dancers to perform in San Jose
More than 60 dance organizations from across the Greater Bay Area will gather April 23-24 at Eastridge Center Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop in San Jose, for the Spring Dance Festival.
Flying Colors Dance & Fitness of Hollister will be presenting a new work by choreographers...
Child injured in alleged DUI crash
An impaired woman was arrested after she fought with family members, fled the scene with her 3-year-old son and crashed her vehicle into a parked car, according to police.
Public health officials report three new virus deaths
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases have now broken the 5,000 mark, including three new deaths in their latest newsletter.
On Jan. 20, the county reported its 44th, 45th and 46th death of the novel coronavirus in San...
Driver dies in New Year’s Eve collision near Gilroy
At least one died in a vehicle collision near Gilroy on Monday midnight, barely an hour after New Year arrived, according to California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said two vehicles, a Nissan SUV and a Chevy pickup truck, were involved in the fatal crash which...
County offers comprehensive info on Covid-19 testing
As the county and state continue to experience an unprecedented surge in demand for Covid-19 testing, San Benito County officials this week sent out a lengthy informational update in recognition of limited test availability and longer-than-expected testing turnaround times.
“We understand the challenges these issues...
Coronavirus claims life of San Benito County man, residents ordered to ‘shelter in residence’
Less than three hours after public health officials stunned San Benito county residents March 17 with an order to “shelter at their place of residence” for 20 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus, came another revelation: The virus had taken the life...


















