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February 4, 2026

Letter: Hospital CEO should be replaced

Re: Insight wants to purchase Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Trying to understand Insight is like taking a seat on a ferris wheel, where going round and round and up and down is scary. Some may find the experience thrilling, but eventually the rider gets nowhere.   Insight...

San Benito County education celebrates employees of the year

The San Benito County Office of Education held its annual Certificated and Classified Employee of the Year Celebration on April 24. Each year, schools in San Benito County are invited to select one Certificated and one Classified employee who has had a significant impact...

Bach to Blues concert is March 15 at Gavilan College

Following the successful 20th annual Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition held last weekend, Gavilan College's Music Program is preparing for its landmark 25th Bach to Blues concert at 7pm March 15 in the Gavilan College Theater. The college has announced exciting guest performers for this...

Second suspect arrested in April 25 stabbing in Hollister

Police this week announced the arrest of a second suspect in relation to the April 25 stabbing of a man in Hollister, according to authorities. Eddie DeGracia surrendered to Hollister Police on the night of May 5. Investigators had identified DeGracia as a suspect shortly...

Police arrest man with stolen vehicle, burglary tools

Following a call from an alert resident, Hollister Police arrested a suspect connected to a stolen vehicle and in possession of burglary tools, authorities said.  About 2:57am July 27, officers responded to the 400 block of Verona Place after a vigilant resident saw suspicious activity...

Insight Health withdraws from negotiations to lease, purchase Hazel Hawkins

The San Benito Health Care District announced Aug. 13 that Insight Health is stepping away from negotiations on a proposed lease-to-purchase agreement for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, citing unprecedented uncertainty stemming from the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).  The federal legislation will...

Authorities ID two killed in Aug. 3 collision

Authorities recently confirmed the identities of two people who died in an Aug. 3 traffic accident in south San Benito County.  The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s office said Jessie Mendoza, 23, and Alexander Garcia, 22, died in the single-vehicle collision on Cienega Road north...

Weekly market offers fresh, local produce

Every Saturday, scores of people make the drive to Pinnacle Farms market in San Juan Bautista to buy fresh, organically grown produce. Owners Phil and Katherine Foster began farming in San Benito County in 1968. Today they grow certified organic fruit and vegetables on 295...

Martha’s Kitchen expands food service to San Benito County

Martha’s Kitchen served a large turnout for their inaugural senior lunch service July 1 at the Pauline Valdivia Memorial Community Center.  With multiple City of Hollister and San Benito County representatives in attendance, Executive Director Bill Lee addressed the crowd. “Food is just a part of...

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