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Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the Los Banos man accused of shooting projectiles at dozens of motorists on Highways 156 and 101 in 2019, pleaded guilty to 30 felony counts in relation to the incidents, according to prosecutors. Lafferty, 54, entered the guilty plea in Monterey County...

Local residents and visitors of all ages enjoyed a light breeze and mild temperatures as they celebrated San Benito County’s 150th anniversary on July 27. The celebration took place at the San Benito Historical Park in Tres Pinos, and featured live entertainment, roving artists (including...

San Benito High School continues to use grant funding to update its transportation fleet to make it more environmentally friendly, according to a recent announcement from SBHS District staff.On March 26, the district acquired two 2019 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles using funds the district received...

It’s been two years since the minute at Christmas Hill Park that irreversibly altered dozens of lives and forever scarred the city known worldwide for its garlic. On July 28, the City of Gilroy and Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office held two memorial events—one...

Hundreds of athletes and adventure racing hobbyists traveled to Paicines Ranch in San Benito County Aug. 26-27 from throughout the West Coast and beyond—and some from outside the U.S.—for the San Jose Spartan Race.  Competitors ran, walked and crawled along numerous courses on the ranch’s...

The trees are fuller, the rides are spiffier and the laughs have returned. But as Gilroy Gardens reopens after being closed for more than a year, an iconic figure in the park’s two-decade history will no longer be seen frequenting the midways and interacting with...

Hollister High School welcomed hundreds of local students to Andy Hardin Stadium on May 9 for the 20th annual Unified Gifted Games, an Olympic-style event that allows students with disabilities to participate in friendly competition.  The event featured nearly 600 athletes—from preschoolers to adults—from Gilroy...

Hollister HS Football (4-1 overall, 1-0 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Won 27-7 vs. Alisal, Won 35-14 at Aptos Upcoming games: 7:30pm Oct. 11 vs. Soquel NOTES:  At Aptos, Savion Loza had two interceptions on the goal line, returning the first one 100 yards for a touchdown....

The San Benito County Resource Management Agency will host two “kickoff meetings” for the Sunnyside Park project, and is welcoming input from members of the local public.  The meetings are scheduled for 4pm-7pm Sept. 29; and 9am to 12pm Oct. 2. Both meetings will take...

Hollister HS Football (4-4 overall, 1-3 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Lost 25-22 vs. Monterey; Lost 32-15 at Palma Upcoming games: 7:30pm Nov. 1 at Everett Alvarez Hollister HS Flag Football (19-5 overall, 13-1 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Lost 26-20 at Watsonville; Won 28-15 vs. King City Upcoming...