Sports Roundup: Boys soccer climbs to second place in Gabilan
Hollister HS Boys Basketball (11-7 overall, 7-3 PCAL Mission)
Recent results: Won 60-37 vs. Marina; won 71-32 at Seaside
Upcoming games: 7pm Feb. 4 vs. Rancho San Juan
NOTES: The Balers are in the thick of the league race, with Watsonville at 9-1, NMC 8-2, and Hollister...
Editorial: Recent traffic deaths remind us to be safe on the roads
Distracted driving is a significant danger for drivers, and it can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Four such accidents occurred nearby in the past month, killing seven people. The fatalities prompted police to emphasize a message to the public about driving...
Two suspected of abandoning rabbits outside Hollister shelter
Hollister Animal Care authorities are asking the public for help identifying two people who recently abandoned rabbits outside the local animal shelter, police said.
At about 6:49pm March 9, Hollister Animal Control officers located two rabbits in a cage that had been left in front...
Heat wave forecast for region through July 6
The first major heat wave of the year is hitting the Bay Area as of Tuesday afternoon.
Most of the Bay Area and neighboring counties are under National Weather Service-issued heat advisories or excessive heat warnings, as temperatures are expected to top 110 degrees inland...
Local Scene: Sing in the Oriana Chorale
Sing in the San Benito Oriana Chorale
The San Benito Oriana Chorale community choir will begin rehearsals on Jan. 27 for the 2025 Spring Season.
Rehearsals will be held at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito Street in Hollister from 6:45-9pm each Monday evening in...
Police arrest teen suspect in 2023 shooting death
Hollister Police last week arrested a suspect, now age 17, in the 2023 shooting murder of local resident Jacob Arballo, authorities said.
Police said the 17-year-old juvenile suspect was arrested by Hollister detectives on Feb. 6. The suspect was booked at the San Benito County...
California will stiffen theft penalties in 2025
Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.
Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes...
Calmatters: Top Democrats say they’ll make California affordable
The leaders of the state Legislature have a message for voters: We know you’re frustrated with how expensive California is—and we’re going to fix it.
After a painful election that sparked recriminations and soul searching among Democrats across the country, state Senate President Pro Tem...
Letter: New measure, same tactics
In a lot of ways, the battle against developers strongly mirrors that of the battle against fracking fought 10 years ago. Many of the same people who pushed for the ban on fracking are now pushing for the liberation of our county from the...
Seeking purpose on the stage
South Valley Civic Theatre once again steps up to conquer the stage with the 2013 Revival production of “Pippin.”
Opening Nov. 16 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, the show promises to deliver stunning performances, vibrant choreography and acrobatics and an unforgettable story that resonates...


















