Street Festival takes over downtown Hollister
Hundreds of car fanatics crowded the streets of downtown Hollister on Sept. 25 for the 34th Street Festival and Car Show on the main drag of San Benito Street.
The Hollister Downtown Association hosted the event which featured live entertainment and music, an assortment of...
Sheriff’s office investigates human remains
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains found off the side of Salinas Grade Road, according to authorities.
Strada Verde measure loses by 5,000-plus
With just less than 1,100 ballots left to count, San Benito County’s Measure N appears headed for failure by the same proportion reported in early results after Nov. 3.
Hollister seeks to slow local traffic
The City of Hollister is seeking public input for the next phase of “traffic calming” projects to slow down motorists in local neighborhoods and improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other travelers.
One such project is already underway on Central Avenue in northwest Hollister. Currently...
Active fire reported south of Hollister
Update: The fire was contained as of 5pm June 18, according to authorities.
Authorities are cautioning residents to stay away from the area of Hospital Road and Colorado Way, where a fire is burning uncontained as of 3pm June 18.
The fire has burned about...
Wine & Beer Stroll draws large crowd to downtown Hollister
Armando Medina made his way up and down San Benito Street as he searched for the perfect beer at the 8th Annual Wine & Beer Stroll in downtown Hollister on Saturday.
He never came up with a final decision in the end, but the one...
Balers wrap up 7 on 7s; Smith excited for upcoming season
Two days after the Hollister football team scrimmaged five squads in a 7 on 7 passing league tournament on July 17 at Westmont High, quarterback Tyler Pacheco’s throwing arm was sore—and for good reason.
“I was feeling it Sunday and especially Monday morning after practice,”...
Supes approve county employee contracts
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 15 approved labor agreements with five union groups as well as unrepresented employees and department heads.
Covid-19 vaccines are coming to San Benito County
Update: 6:30pm
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital began administering the first batch of Covid-19 vaccinations to its staff on Wednesday as soon as they received a shipment of 230 doses sent by the state.
On Dec. 16, the hospital posted on its Facebook page that they “immediately...
San Benito girls golf team a program on the rise
Now in her sixth season as the coach of the San Benito High girls golf team, Molly Orsetti is more excited than ever. The reasons are plenty, starting with the makeup of the current crop of Haybalers.
“This is a really good group of girls,...


















