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Despite graduating a dozen or so standout seniors off last year’s team, Hollister High football has the same on-field goals: to compete for league and section championships.  That’s possible every year for a school with a 3,400-plus student enrollment, a state of the art weight...

There are 382 members of the National Football League Hall of Fame. And one of them was raised on a horse ranch in Morgan Hill and attended Live Oak High.  On Aug. 2, the NFL enshrined Jared Allen into the Hall, its highest honor. Allen,...

The latest installment of “Project Revitalize” in downtown Hollister is nearly complete after the Epicenter opened its doors last week.   Community Foundation for San Benito County President/CEO Gary Byrne was the official tour guide Feb. 12, allowing the public to get a sneak peek of...

Anyone with symptoms—such as fever, cough or shortness of breath—or who has been in contact with someone who has the virus, can call Hazel Hawkins’ hotline at (831) 636-2640.

For Rep. Jimmy Panetta, whose 20th District includes some of the nation’s biggest farm producers, voting against the most recent Farm Bill was difficult but necessary. “The failure of the Farm Bill on the House floor last week was due to a flawed process and...

Hollister High junior Wyatt Barton entered this week’s action with a 5-0 record, the latest a complete-game outing in a 9-3 win over Palma on March 24, capping a two-game sweep of their chief rivals for the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division championship.  “It...

San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to decline but their latest newsletter reported two deaths.    On Feb. 1, the county reported its 53rd and 54th death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County. This is the...

Hollister School District sites enthusiastically participated in the recent Mental Health Awareness Week with a variety of activities for students and staff members.  District schools held activities for Mental Health Awareness Week from May 13-17. The days’ themes included Meditation Monday, Thoughtful Tuesday, White Out...

The Hollister School District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees due to a lack of candidates in the 2022 election.  The open seat is for Area 1, which encompasses the north-central section of the Hollister district. See the district...

As the name suggests, “small” business means the owner is, most likely, working. So, to see around 18 Hollister downtown business owners together at the Oct. 17 meeting was an unusual treat. Thanks to the Hollister City Manager, David Mirrione, and Development Services Director,...