Letters: Wake up to Covid-19 reality
Your idea that “the government” somehow coddles us is absurd given the facts of how the current administration has allowed "the greatest nation on earth" to have the worst death toll of any—210,000 as of this week, in case you missed it.
Registrar’s office installs more drop boxes
The San Benito County Department of Elections put the finishing touches on a set of its latest installation of official ballot drop boxes just in time for the first day of the 2020 General Election.
Mary Avanti was at the Windmill Market in San Juan...
County: Celebrate Halloween, Dia de los Muertos safely
With the Halloween and Dia de los Muertos holidays quickly approaching, public health officials are trying to get the word out that local children and families can celebrate safely and without risking further spread of Covid-19.
Public health officials report 12th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases are slowly declining in the county, however, another death was disclosed in their latest newsletter.
Weeklys family of newspapers purchases Press-Banner
Santa Cruz’s Good Times weekly has purchased the Press-Banner from Tank Town Media just as the Santa Cruz Mountains newspaper prepares to celebrate its 60th year of publishing.
Parks & Recreation: It’s play time
It was the first time in seven months that Isaac and his younger sister, Isabella, had been to the Valley View Park playground since it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hollister resident Mariah C. said it was a good feeling for her...
Police: Six DUI suspects arrested during recent checkpoints
Hollister Police arrested six motorists on suspicion of DUI during heightened enforcement efforts during two September weekends, according to authorities.
Letters to the editor: End Covid-19 restrictions, ‘good old boy attitude’
It is time to speak up for our lost freedoms and personal liberties. Because as history has so clearly shown us, each tiny step matters. It is time to recognize, beware, and protest the little steps—while we still have the freedom to do so.
County reopens playgrounds, outdoor rec facilities
San Benito County officials are allowing playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities to reopen as the state announced a new set of guidelines and regulations.
Governor signs farmworker relief bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28 signed Assembly Bills 2043 and 2165, two pieces of the California Farmworker Covid-19 Relief Package, the nation’s first legislative package containing Covid-19 protections for agricultural workers.
Assemblymember and Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and Assemblymember...

















