Food & Drink: A ‘pour’ decision
A trio of friends were sitting around one day, toying with the idea of opening a tap room and coming up with a clever name for their brand.
That’s when someone said, “Well, we all make poor decisions” and the three of them howled as...
County and store partner for free recycling program
Residents of San Benito County can now conveniently recycle their unbroken fluorescent lamps for free at True Value, located at 1260 Fourth St. in Hollister, according to a press release from the county.
The grant project also includes the distribution of more than 600 coupons...
Gilroy restaurant would feature bikini-clad dancers
If Bob Tapella's vision for the old Jeffrey's Restaurant comes to fruition, patrons will be savoring delicious French Dip sandwiches and a cold beer in a classy restaurant in front, or in the company of bikini-clad beauties in the back.
Local politician seeks to recall hospital board member
Board director Josie Sanchez's term is up in 2026
Hazel Hawkins to close home healthcare department
In an effort to cut costs as Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) faces a potential bankruptcy, the San Benito Health Care District Board of Directors voted Jan. 6 to close the hospital system’s home healthcare department.
The board’s vote was in line with a recommendation...
Local film fest prepares to celebrate 20th year in South Valley
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will mark its 20th anniversary April 8-15 with its most expansive program to date, screening 350 films from 40 countries across five South Bay cities.
Selected from more than 1,100 submissions, the films include documentaries, animated shorts, narrative features...
Local Scene: Community Foundation opens disaster relief fund
Rotary Mission Ten is Jan. 28
The San Juan Bautista Rotary Mission Ten half marathon, 10-mile and 5K run will take place Jan. 28, starting at 406 Second Street Mission Plaza. The deadline to register for all events is 5pm Jan. 27. Registration costs range...
Hospital board puts measure on November ballot
After board approves sale, details will be finalized before election
Deal promises Rivas Assembly Speaker post
After five months of backroom jockeying and another six-hour meeting behind closed doors, California Assembly Democrats agreed Nov. 10 to a lengthy transition that will see Robert Rivas succeed Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon next summer.
Emerging from a ballroom at the Sacramento Convention Center, Rivas,...
‘Recovery plan’ can keep you moving toward financial goals
Over the past couple of years, we've had a long bear market and















