Jackson Pace makes it official, signs with USC
It seems like an eternity since Jackson Pace made a verbal commitment to play baseball for the University of Southern California (USC). On Nov. 10, the San Benito High senior made things official by signing his national letter of intent in front of family...
North SB County under evacuation warning
Several residents in north San Benito County might be affected by the SCU Lightning Complex Fire as the blaze continues to grow farther south.
CalFire announced Aug. 20 that it has issued an “Evacuation Warning” for areas bordering Santa Clara County. The areas include south...
Police plan DUI checkpoint July 4
The Hollister Police Department warns motorists and other revelers not to drive in an impaired state this holiday weekend, and have scheduled a July 4 traffic checkpoint to help remind people.
The July 4 DUI and driver's license checkpoint will take place 6pm to 1:30am...
Bulldog Boxing is back in the ring at new location
It’s been a long and challenging path, but Hollister’s Bulldog Boxing Gym recently celebrated its grand opening at a new location on McCray Street.
Owner Zeke Lopez said after the nonprofit boxing gym had to leave its previous address more than a year ago, he...
San Benito County schools closed for rest of year
The San Benito County Office of Education took what seems to be the final blow as doors to all its school sites are officially closed through the end of the Spring semester.
Local Scene: Bike blessing is March 24
Bike blessing
The Top Hatters Motorcycle Club’s 31st annual Bike Blessing will take place 11am-1pm March 24 in Hollister. Motorcyclists are asked to check in at Hollister PowerSports at 411 San Felipe Road, then gather at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the blessing.
Participants who want...
Stage Company returns with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’
The cast, crew and producers of San Benito Stage Company are excited to bring their performance of the theater classic “Bye Bye Birdie” to audiences in Hollister this month.
The production is SBSC’s first live, in-person summertime family show—featuring kids, teens and adults on the...
Beloved music teacher, Mr. O, leaves lasting legacy
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Joe Ostenson, affectionately known as “Mr. O,” literally affected thousands of lives in a positive way in the last half-century. Ostenson was 78 years old when he died of natural causes Sunday, Jan. 3. He is...
Regional park plans hit another speed bump
San Benito County’s plan for a regional park hit a snag Monday when the Hollister City Council reached a consensus to leave Nash Road open for the foreseeable future for emergency services. Proponents of a regional park were hoping the council would move forward...
New initiative targets Hollister growth
A citizens group that opposes commercial development of agricultural land submitted an initiative March 2 that would establish an urban growth boundary around the City of Hollister if approved by voters in November.
Preserve Our Rural Communities, led by Aromas residents Andy and Mary Hsia-Coron...


















