Coastal Cleanup Day gatherings return Sept. 18
The California Coastal Commission announced that the 37th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will return to in-person gatherings at sites around the state on Sept. 18.
On that day, Californians are encouraged to take to streets, parks, creeks, streams, rivers and the coast from 9am...
More watering restrictions on the way to San Benito County
Due to critically dry hydrologic conditions, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) is updating water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) municipal and industrial water service contractors.
Effective April 1, water supply for all Central Valley Project Municipal & Industrial (M&I) water service contractors...
Kate Woods dies in crash
Environmental activist and journalist Frances “Kate” Woods, 60, died in a car accident on Panoche Road Thursday, according to the San Benito County Sheriff's Office. The single-person collision occurred around 10 a.m. at the 8,000 block of New Idria Road in south San Benito County.
CalFire initially responded. San...
Letter to the editor: Use resources wisely
Thank you for your front page gift of contrasting portrayals of two local women. I enjoyed this study in character and personality.
New Maze leaders aim to bolster attendance, engagement
New leaders at Maze Middle School want to ensure all students feel like they belong.
Principal Christian Woods delivered the message as she entered her first year at the helm of the Hollister School District site. She is joined by new Assistant Principal Shanieka Richard...
Applications now open for Arts Express Grant Program
The San Benito County Arts Council is seeking applications for its 2023 Arts Express Grant Program.
The goal of the Arts Express Grant Program is to promote artistic and cultural engagement, accessibility, equity and diversity in San Benito County. Local artists, art groups, arts and...
First 5 San Benito searches for new executive director
First 5 San Benito has announced the launch of a nationwide search to succeed Executive Director Lisa Faulkner, according to San Benito County staff. First 5 promotes the health, early learning and social-emotional well being of children prenatal through age 5 with strategic investments...
Local Scene: Hollister residents earn academic honors
Espinoza makes dean’s list
Hollister resident Emily Espinoza earned a place on the fall dean’s list in the College of Business Administration at California State University, Stanislaus. The prestigious honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance by maintaining a grade point...
Sports Roundup: Hollister beats Capuchino in playoff donnybrook
Hollister HS Football (5-6 overall)
Recent results: Won 44-40 vs. Capuchino (CCS D3)
Upcoming games: 7pm Nov. 22 vs. Carmel at Monterey Peninsula College (CCS D3 semifinal)
NOTES: After five games scoring just 14 points per contest, the Hollister offense exploded to key an exciting playoff win.
Myles...
Nash Rd. planned closure pushed to October
The closure of Nash Road at San Benito High School is set to be completed this October.
School and county officials had originally hoped the road could close to weekday traffic in August, providing a bypass around the school to divert traffic from the center...


















