Accelerated Achievement Academy named California Distinguished School
Accelerated Achievement Academy was recently named a 2024 California Distinguished Middle School—one of the highest academic honors in the state, says an announcement from the Hollister school.
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Feb. 29 recognized 293 middle schools and high schools selected for the 2024...
Letter: Keep Hazel Hawkins green on St. Patrick’s Day
We can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because when our fields of lettuce, onions and peppers are green they must look like the green isle of Ireland.
We must carefully view the spoken brogue of those in public office because not all want to preserve our...
Scammers stole nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023
In 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments. The average customer lost $785, says a press release from PG&E.
This includes hundreds of customers on the Central Coast,...
Damaged sewer line in west side Hollister digs up debate
Local officials say the area has been neglected
Hospital admin doubts feasibility of local takeover offers
District consultant says he does not prefer private sale
200-plus animals found in unhealthy conditions at Hollister rescue
Hollister Police are working with area agencies and organizations to provide medical care and find new homes for more than 200 animals that were being housed in unhealthy conditions at a local animal rescue facility, according to authorities.
The owners of the facility, known as...
Letter: Lawsuit abuse inflation hits all Californians
What would you do if you had another $2,298? Take a tropical island vacation, buy new kitchen appliances, put the money in the bank or hand it over, as you do now, through higher prices every time you shop by way of the little...
Letter: A call for justice and equity
San Benito County is facing significant challenges in its legal representation for indigent clients, with glaring issues in the current contract system. This includes low rates of litigation, minimal jury trials and lack of motions to suppress evidence—all of which raise ethical and procedural...
Hernandez to face Lofgren in Nov. 5 runoff for U.S. Congress
Longtime U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren cruised to a commanding lead as ballots were counted for the March 5 primary election.
Lofgren, who is running for her 15th term in office, will face Hollister resident Peter Hernandez—the only Republican in the five-candidate primary field—in a runoff...
Slow growth candidates hold lead in San Benito County election
Gonzales falls to Velasquez in District 5 Supervisor race
















