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Authorities confirmed that a man found dead in the trunk of a vehicle parked on Highway 152 was 42-year-old Hollister resident Javier Becerril. Police are investigating the death as a homicide.  California Highway Patrol officers received a report about 12:19pm July 9 regarding a missing...

Emboldened by a recent court victory and the narrowly successful recall of San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez, a group of local voters has targeted another elected supervisor for removal from office.  The effort to recall District 2 Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki can move forward with...

With ballots from the primary freshly counted and certified, incumbents, candidates and hopefuls for local offices in the Nov. 3 general election are already gearing up for the next campaign season.  The nomination period for those interested in becoming official candidates began July 13 and...

Two Gavilan College students will receive $20,000 scholarships after being selected for the prestigious UC Pister Scholarship, a statewide award recognizing exceptional California community college transfer students. Paula Pacheco and Mia Abonce were each awarded the scholarship and will transfer to the University of California,...

Hollister Police responded to hundreds of calls for service and wrote dozens of citations for fireworks violations over the July 4 holiday weekend and during the Independence Rally.  Specifically, on July 3, Hollister Police officers responded to 96 calls and conducted 32 officer-initiated interactions, the...

A Hollister family is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Mason Gomes, an upcoming high school senior who died in a traffic accident the night of July 3.  Hollister Police Sgt. Dave Anderson said the collision occurred about 9:15pm on the 1900 block of Valley View...

On July 1, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District launched the 2026-27 Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, which provides monetary incentives for residents, public agencies and nonprofits entities in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties that purchase new or used light-duty electric and plug-in...

In 2006, Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill welcomed Debbie Israel as a part-time student rabbi from the Academy for Jewish Religion in Southern California. When she was ordained, the Jewish temple’s Board of Directors enthusiastically invited her to become their permanent rabbi. Over the next...

San Benito Stage Company will bring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for two weekends beginning July 10 and continuing through July 25 at the Hollister High School Auditorium. The production features a cast of 55 ranging in age from 10-60, according to...

With collisions involving electric bicycles on the rise in Hollister, public safety officials are advising juvenile riders and their parents to get caught up on the rules of the road, and to follow them whether on two wheels or four.  On June 29, the Hollister...