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A hot and fresh 44-year-old comedy hit the grill at Pintello Comedy Theater this week, with “Wally’s Cafe” opening at the local theater company’s venue at the Grange Hall in Gilroy. Running through May 24, the play follows the eponymous restaurateur “Wally” (portrayed by Charley...

The Morgan Hill-based Bay Area Panthers of the Indoor Football League closed the regular season with a 45-30 win over the Massachusetts Pirates on July 25. The victory improved the team’s record to 13-3—best in the IFL—and enhanced their standing heading into the post-season.  The...

The Third Annual Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering—a three-day celebration of indigenous cultures, traditions and heritage—will take place Nov. 7-9 at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos.  The free community event hosted by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network and Youth Alliance will feature traditional...

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...

The spirit of community and celebration was alive at Swank Farms on Sept. 6, as the Baler Education Foundation hosted its 18th annual Baler Fame Fest.  The event welcomed six new inductees into the Baler Hall of Fame, recognizing their  professional achievements, community service and...

Hundreds of classic vehicles from all over the world were on display in downtown Hollister Sept. 27 for the 38th Annual Street Festival and Car Show.  Hosted by the Hollister Downtown Association, the event featured a wide variety of classic cars parked up and down...

Three connected agricultural properties straddling the border of San Benito and Santa Clara counties were recently purchased by conservation organizations, ensuring the lands totaling more than 600 acres will remain an active link in a vital regional ecosystem.  The Peninsula Open Space Trust on Oct....

News reports that the California High Speed Rail Association’s newest “business plan” proposes getting 18 million annual riders from Gilroy is, as predicted, more lipstick on a bankrupt-from-conception socialist boondoggle. The population of Gilroy is 60,390, with 47,200 adults. Morgan Hill's population is 45,952. So,...

We are excited to bring you the Inaugural Battle of the Bands and Car Show to honor a Band of Brothers Fundraiser.  VFW Auxiliary 9242 and APEX Specialty Planning is honored to sponsor this family fun event at Bolado Park Event Center as a fundraiser...

The Amah Mutsun Land Trust this week announced that by the end of 2025, it will acquire a 50-acre property near the intersection of Highways 129 and 101 in San Juan Bautista—marking the first time the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band has regained full access...