Local LULAC chapter declared defunct
Local officers and the founder of the San Benito Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are refusing to recognize punitive actions taken by the civil rights organization’s regional district, dismissing recent allegations as the result of a “personal vendetta” against...
Sports Roundup: Youth football teams finish unbeaten seasons
Hollister HS Football (4-6 overall, 1-5 PCAL Gabilan Division)
Recent results: Lost 31-14 vs. Salinas
Upcoming games: 7pm Nov. 15 vs. Capuchino (CCS D3)
NOTES: Salinas’ Rico Maturino threw for 286 yards and three touchdown passes to beat Hollister.
Balers have a chance to rebound as they qualified...
New Santana Ranch school is fully funded
The proposed new $51 million elementary school at Santana Ranch in southeast Hollister is fully funded, according to Hollister School District Board President Stephen Kain.
Kain and the rest of the Hollister board were assured there were no funding shortfalls by Assistant Supt. of Business...
Hollister Police investigate animal cruelty incident
Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who left an injured dog at the Hollister Animal Shelter, leaving the animal to suffer through the night before it had to be euthanized, according to authorities.
About 6:17am Sept. 19, Hollister Animal Control officers...
Police plan DUI checkpoint July 4
The Hollister Police Department warns motorists and other revelers not to drive in an impaired state this holiday weekend, and have scheduled a July 4 traffic checkpoint to help remind people.
The July 4 DUI and driver's license checkpoint will take place 6pm to 1:30am...
Animal control investigates suspected abuse case
Hollister Police Animal Care and Services is seeking information regarding two dogs found deceased that appeared to be victims of animal abuse.
The Hollister Police Department on Jan. 29 issued a press release stating that animal control officers responded to the area of John Smith...
Strada Verde project still in limbo
Despite recent attention due to sign removal case, project not moving forward
Hazel Hawkins may enter into strategic partnership with rural healthcare company
The debate over the future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) took an unexpected turn this week with an announcement by the hospital and the San Benito Health Care District (SBHCD) that they received a Letter Of Intent from American Advanced Management (AAM) in...
Las Micheladas reopens with a big splash
David Ramirez had a vision that one day he was going to open Las Micheladas Bar & Grill restaurant, a place that he hopes can bring a true dining experience and a nightlife type of scene to downtown Hollister.
His first attempt was on Dec....
Local Scene: Alzheimer’s education workshop is April 11
Alzheimer’s education seminar
The Community Foundation for San Benito County will host an Alzheimer’s Education Workshop on April 11 for members of the public to learn about the disease’s risk factors, warning signs, helpful resources and other information.
Presenters include Philip M. Geiger, Regional Director for...


















