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San Benito Agricultural Land Trust (SBALT) is applying for national accreditation, and is asking the public to submit comments in support of the prestige-enhancing designation. SBALT has operated as a local nonprofit since 1993, and since then has worked with landowners and other agencies to...

The Christopher and San Benito boys volleyball teams split two matches this season, with the Cougars winning the first time in three games and the Haybalers returning the favor by the exact score in their latest contest on May 20. Game scores were 25-17,...

A group of Hollister residents who hope to unseat the mayor in a recall election are now blaming City Clerk Christine Black after their required public noticing paperwork was rejected for the second time.  The citizens group known as Recall Velazquez sent out a press...

The May 19 boys lacrosse match between Live Oak and San Benito featured endless back-and-forth action, big hits and impressive shotmaking. In the end, the Acorns ran away with a 14-5 win. Live Oak freshman sensation Ben Ledwith outscored San Benito all by himself...

The Hollister School District announced that Superintendent Diego Ochoa is stepping down from his position at the end of June.  He is expected to submit his resignation to the board of trustees, according to a press release issued by school officials on May 19. Ochoa...

California will reopen on June 15 without any capacity limits or physical distancing requirements for businesses or events, the state's Health and Human Services secretary said Friday. Gov. Gavin Newsom last month announced the expected June 15 reopening date, which state officials on Friday confirmed...

Applications available for Open Studios Art Tour The San Benito County Arts Council is now accepting applications from artists in all media for the annual Open Studios Art Tour, Sept. 25-26.  Artists based in San Benito County are encouraged to submit an online application at sanbenitoarts.org. Prospective...

When it came to the San Benito High girls soccer team’s Senior Night, Elizabeth Zendejas had the unique situation of being the lone honoree.   “Coach (Becky) Bonner had a nice little goody basket for me, and a lot of friends, family and guys off the...

The California News Publishers Association recognized the Hollister Free Lance for its pandemic reporting, handing the team an award as part of the 2021 California Journalism Awards on May 18. The Free Lance competed in the weekly newspaper circulation of 11,001-25,000 division. The publication received fifth...

Pinnacle HealthCare of Hollister is hosting a drive-up Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic for people 12 years old and above at San Benito High School on May 22. The vaccinations will take place between 9am and 4pm in the Andy Hardin Stadium parking lot on...