Photos: Northern California Renaissance Fair
The Northern California Renaissance Faire festivities continued this past weekend as hundreds of guests showed up to celebrate Oktoberfest inside the makeshift town of Willington at Casa de Fruta.
The festival features crafts such as ceramics and sculpture, clothing, glass art, hats and garlands, jewelry...
Hollister: Two arrested on suspicion of auto burglary
Hollister Police arrested two young men on suspicion of burglary and other offenses after they were seen breaking into vehicles, authorities said.
About 12:55am Aug. 3, two men were seen trying to break into a vehicle near the 300 block of Third Street, Hollister Police...
Alfaro, Maggiora are Balers’ field hockey stalwarts
When Ashley Maggiora and Ema Alfaro talk about the San Benito High field hockey team, they highlight the camaraderie of the program. The Haybalers’ captains are two of only four seniors on the roster—including Victoria DeSousa and Leilani Moreno—who played in their final prep...
Hazel Hawkins gains Level Four trauma designation
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced this week that effective Jan. 1, the hospital will be formally designated by San Benito County Emergency Medical Services as a Level IV Trauma Center.
Not only has Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital met or exceeded California Trauma Regulations outlined in...
Letter: Editorial underestimates government’s threat to free speech
Your Sept. 26 editorial, “When National Headlines Collide with National News” regarding the massive and successful boycott of ABC/Disney, Sinclair and Nexstar distributors (who have since also acquiesced) was tone-death!
It minimized the threats to our freedom of speech. You missed the whole point! This...
SJB council member to appear in court
San Juan Bautista City Councilmember Dan DeVries, who is accused of domestic violence in relation to an incident earlier this year, was to appear in at the San Benito County Courthouse Aug. 29.
Calera founder, Josh Jensen, looks back on 40 years in wine industry
For Josh Jensen, famed founder of Calera Winery in Hollister, life after 40 years of being at the forefront of the exciting and fast-moving wine business has been quite an adjustment. He’s been named the 2007 Winemaker of the Year by the San Francisco...
Legislators negotiate laws to streamline solar, wind projects
California lawmakers are crafting an end-of-session package of proposed laws that could streamline the building of solar and offshore wind energy projects, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Democratic legislators, who have shared drafts with environmental groups, industry, lobbyists and other interested parties, are...
Roundup: Balers win cross country races
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: It should be a barnburner against Soquel, as the Knights pasted Palma 32-14 last weekend.
Hollister HS Flag Football (14-4 overall,...
Jayden Freidt is full speed ahead
There were times this summer when Jayden Freidt would come home, plop himself on the couch and relax as if he was on a hammock in Hawaii. If anyone had earned some rest and relaxation time, it was Freidt, who practiced with the football...


















