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Authorities are offering a cash reward for information leading to the prosecution of the person or people who throughout 2019 have thrown objects at dozens of moving cars along Highways 156 and 101 through San Benito and Monterey counties.

If there’s one thing the shelter-in-place order has proven, it’s the fact that people can be creative without ever leaving their homes. That creativity can be shared throughout the world. Whether it’s musicians performing live on social media, or artists hosting virtual paint parties, there...

A stretch of road alongside Highway 101 could soon be home to a tunnel complex turned wildlife crossing under the busy highway. The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County announced Sept. 9 in a press release that it has agreed to purchase the 2,600-acre Rocks...

New Interim Superintendent Erika Sanchez not only has a long history with the Hollister School District as a teacher and administrator—she also grew up attending Hollister schools.  “I’ve always known I wanted to be a teacher, basically since the first grade,” Sanchez said. “I knew...

A woman died after she was ejected from her vehicle during a rollover on San Justo Road in San Juan Bautista on Jan. 16. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 33-year-old San Juan Bautista resident was driving a Dodge Charger with a 34-year-old passenger...

By Kollin Kosmicki San Benito County experienced two significant milestones this past week with regard to Covid-19.  For one, we moved from the most restrictive “Purple” tier to the less restrictive “Red” tier for state guidance. This allows us to permit such activities as dining, fitness...

Two men died on Nov. 16 following a domestic-related shooting at a home in unincorporated Gilroy, authorities said. Just before 3:30pm, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on Sheldon Avenue, says a press release from the sheriff’s...

Hollister paid tribute to fallen servicemen and women May 28 during Memorial Day ceremonies. The event is coordinated annually by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9242. Post commander George Nava said it was a memorable day of ceremonies at both I.O.O.F. and...

Hollister football coach Bryan Smith doesn’t remember the last time a wave of talented athletes have come through the program like it has the last couple of years. From Jayden Freidt to Tyler Pacheco to Derek Sandoval and others, the Haybalers have athleticism at...

This time of New Year’s resolutions can be productive or destructive. Let’s see what happened with the old city council. They strongly lost their bid for re-election but then they gave the “finger” to voters by a last gift to developers. In spite of their...