Legends of South Valley
The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame honors those who have made extraordinary contributions in the sports world and are South Bay legends. On Nov. 13, the Hall of Fame added four new members and one was Gilroy boxer Robert Guerrero.
Another Gilroyan, Nola Matthews,...
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...
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...
Letter: LULAC extends gratitude for unprecedented collaboration
In a remarkable testament to unity and shared purpose, The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 2890 (LULAC) proudly extends its deepest gratitude to VFW Post 9242 and American Legion Post 69 for joining forces. This historic collaboration has not only bridged gaps...
Calera celebrates 50 years of winemaking
Most true lovers of pinot noir have made a pilgrimage to Calera Winery in Hollister, the place that firmly established North America’s ability to produce “the heartbreak grape.”
Calera Wine Company, established in 1975 in the remote hills of San Benito County, was the beautiful...
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...
Baler wrestler Demby finishes third in California
Three Hollister wrestlers participated last weekend in the CIF State Wrestling Championships in Bakersfield. Baler grappler Golda Demby finished third in the state in the Girls 190 class and Aaron Rodriguez and Stephen Seymore competed on the boys side.
Demby won the Central Coast Section...
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...
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...
Employees rally county to preserve services, staff positions
Dozens of San Benito County employees and community members participated in a demonstration Sept. 22 calling on local officials to protect essential services and make responsible fiscal decisions as the county faces a several-million dollar budget shortfall.
The protest at the county supervisors’ chambers building...


















