County to host summer composting workshop June 3 in Hollister
Learn how to turn your spoiled food, scraps and yard waste into rich, organic compost for your garden at a summer composting workshop on June 3. The workshop will be hosted by San Benito County, and will feature the expertise of area Master Composters,...
Hate crimes down in CA since 2022, attorney general says
The number of reported hate crimes in California decreased slightly from 2022 to 2023, but those against Jewish, Muslim and LGBTQ+ people rose over the same period, according to the annual hate crime report from California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
The number of hate crimes...
Letter: Openness in process makes voting easy
With a great deal of interest I read, “Primary ballot includes county offices.” It seems as though our Registrar of Voters has mounted a decent defense because he is under attack by some with accusations of “a rigged system.”
Our looming March 5 election has...
Letter: Make peace with people everywhere in 2024
Do you hear what I hear? Is this the last song of the past season or is this the first song of the new season, the new year. “ A sigh, a sigh…..way up in the sky,” written by a Jewish peace loving woman...
Baler softball catcher Dom Oliveira signs with St. Mary’s
It takes a full team to win at softball, but some defensive positions stand out as crucial to success, and catcher is at or near the top. As Andrew Barragan’s Hollister Haybalers rose to the elite in California the last two years, they were...
Newsom proposes lower spending on homelessness, affordable housing
After Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a deficit-bridging budget plan in January, advocates pushing for more affordable housing and shelters hoped he might reconsider his intent to make deep cuts—or scrounge up some more money.
On May 10, Newsom released a revised proposal showing that...
Local Scene: Nonprofit receives grant for children’s services
Nonprofit receives grant for children’s services
The independent nonprofit Partnership for Children, which increases access to medical care for children with serious illnesses and supports their families, has been awarded a $10,000 Program Project Grant from the Community Foundation for San Benito County.
With the grant,...
Letter: Measure will slow housing growth
In an effort to misinform and dissuade voters, opponents to Measure A tell the public that “Measure A will not slow housing growth.”
Retired officials, a handful of local political party leaders, and even the mayor of Hollister repeat this transparent falsehood. But, if you...
County votes to propose partnership with Hazel Hawkins
Decision comes after independent report recommends a government body oversee the embattled hospital
A message from your Registrar of Voters
San Benito County Registrar calls for respectful election among neighbors.
