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California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most never saw the light of day. Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting signed into law...

Authorities are cautioning residents of San Benito County and the surrounding region to stay cool through the long holiday weekend due to an approaching heat wave that could see temperatures rise above triple digits. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 11am...

California lawmakers announced Aug. 1 the introduction of a bill that would create a permanent structure to provide relief for farmers impacted by natural disasters.  The Agricultural Emergency Relief Act aims to streamline the process for seeking and receiving relief.   While Congress has previously provided aid...

Fortino Winery, likely one of the most familiar Santa Clara Valley wineries to local people, reflects the history of winemaking in a region famed for the craft.  Premium wine has been made in the Santa Clara Valley longer than anywhere else in California. Part of...

Two cannabis dispensaries are preparing to open in Hollister, but the City Council is still reluctant to approve the sale of recreational cannabis. No council member made a motion on the issue at an April 22 meeting, preferring instead to schedule another public forum...

Hollister School District’s governing body took a key step in beginning the process of changing the way its trustees are elected to office. At the July 23 meeting, the school board approved a resolution “initiating (the) process of establishing trustee areas and elections by trustee...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 11 signed multiple housing bills aimed at tackling the state’s lack of affordable housing and making it easier for tenants to rent a home in the first place.   Newsom signed a whopping 56 bills into law which he said...

The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced initial surface water supply allocations from the Central Valley Project (CVP) for the 2024 water year.  The 2023 water year left most California reservoirs in a good place, after a record-setting winter. While it has been a slow...

Hollister flag football is rolling. In Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division play, the Balers are 3-0, with a 69-0 rout of Everett Alvarez, a 26-6 victory at Monterey and a comeback 27-19 win over rival Salinas. “We have a deep and strong roster,” Baler...

As a parent advocate for quality education and equitable opportunities, I firmly believe that all students, regardless of their educational setting, deserve equal access to resources and support. In California, online charter school students have been a growing population, and it is imperative that...