Farmworkers, food service employees start to receive vaccines in San Benito
The first set of remote Covid-19 vaccine clinics for food and agricultural sector workers was a big success in San Benito County, bringing in approximately 250 people to get their first shots.
The county’s public health department and Safeway Pharmacy along with the Grower-Shipper Association...
Local Scene: Miss CA Rodeo Contest
Miss CA Rodeo Contest applications open soon
Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can run for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas and become an ambassador for the largest professional rodeo in the state. Entries for...
Local Scene: Art classes for youth
Arts Council announces art classes for youth
The San Benito County Arts Council is now enrolling students in Winter Session Art Classes. All classes take place at the Art Depot, 35 5 th St., Suite D, in downtown Hollister.
Winter Session begins the first week of...
Letter: Keep Hollister clean
It would be wonderful to be able to look only in front of you and not look down at the ground that is littered with garbage such as plastic bottles, metal cans, paper coffee cups, plastic bags and so on.
Grant funds will aid homeless during pandemic
San Benito County officials have approved agreements worth more than $300,000 to help house, treat and contain the spread of Covid-19 among the local homeless population.
Editorial: Memorial Day: A time to remember, reflect and come together
As Memorial Day approaches, our community—like many across the nation—prepares for parades, backyard cookouts, and the unofficial start of summer. But at the heart of this holiday lies something far deeper and more solemn: the remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in...
Playoff loss can’t dampen San Benito’s tremendous season
Even after the San Benito High girls basketball team lost 46-28 to Los Gatos High in the quarterfinals of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs on Feb. 22, it didn’t dampen coach Mitch Burley’s spirits.
“I was totally satisfied with the season,” said Burley,...
Covid-19: By the numbers, 01/19
As of Jan. 19, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 4,959 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 43, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 515 active cases...
Earthquakes aim to snap mini skid in Clasico
When the San Jose Earthquakes played the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on May 6 at Levi’s Stadium, the game drew over 40,000 people.
A crowd in excess of 40,000 is also expected when the Quakes play the LA Galaxy in the 97th edition of...
Supes approve county employee contracts
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 15 approved labor agreements with five union groups as well as unrepresented employees and department heads.
