‘Clowns’ stage theatrical protest at bomb component facility
Art & Rebellion, a Santa Cruz-based self-described resistance group, staged a peaceful theatrical protest at Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company in Hollister on Aug. 21.
Garbed in brilliant colors, goofy hats, glittery jackets, bright red noses and curly wigs, waving umbrellas, batons and plungers, the...
Hollister High Class of 2025: Balers step into the future
More than 800 students graduated from Hollister High School’s Class of 2025 at the local campus June 6, and are now prepared to take their next steps in the world.
This year’s graduates have a variety of plans—from community college or university, to careers or...
Pitcher Trent Roach led Balers to first CCS title, now heads to Cal
Hollister pitcher Trent Roach had a season for the ages in 2025. He was untouchable, with a 0.00 ERA in 78 innings, no earned runs allowed and only one unearned run yielded. Roach, who also hit .525 for the season and was named to...
Volunteer to help improve local pollinator habitat
A coalition of local, state and national groups will host a pollinator habitat planting community action volunteer event May 2 and 3 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
Volunteers will be encouraged to spend the morning helping to prepare the soil...
Caribbean Surrealism comes to South Valley
Artist Robert Paul Steinhauer, known professionally as "Bika," will showcase his vibrant Haitian-inspired paintings in a solo exhibition opening May 2 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts.
The exhibition features works that reflect Steinhauer's childhood in Haiti and his unique perspective as an artist...
Child found unresponsive in Hollister
Police are investigating a suspicious incident in which an 11-year-old child was found unresponsive in Hollister, authorities said.
Officers from the Hollister Police Department on Nov. 27 responded to an emergency medical call at 350 Miller Road, where the unresponsive child had been found, the...
Gavilan alum takes flight in aerospace engineering
When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan College’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program in fall 2019, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA and Pratt & Whitney.
“I wanted to do something with my...
Sports roundup: Baler baseballers drop two tight ones, remain in third place tie
Hollister HS baseball (9-7 overall, 5-5 PCAL Gabilan)
Recent results: Lost 5-3 at Soledad; lost 4-3 at Monterey
Upcoming games: 4pm April 17 vs. Monterey.
NOTES: Carmel and Palma lead the league, with Hollister and St. Francis tied for third. Monterey is a half game back in...
Editorial: Public art has the power to transform communities
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, commerce and rapid urbanization, public art stands as a profound counterbalance—a humanizing force that elevates the collective spirit of a community. Art in public spaces does far more than decorate; it educates, inspires and connects.
Public art is...
District’s special education director reflects on progress
Looking back at the 2024-25 school year in the Hollister School District, Director of Special Education Gabriel Gutierrez reflected on areas of focus and progress such as strengthening student achievement, stronger collaboration with the Educational Services Department and enhancing the curriculum.
Gutierrez heads the department...


















