Locals enjoy Circus Alegria at Bolado Park
The Las Vegas-based, family-owned traveling Circus Alegria entertained audiences in Hollister last week with classic big-top performances, animatronic dinosaurs and a 50-foot mechanical gorilla.
The circus stopped at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos for five nights of performances.
“It was really nice,” said Valentina Alegria, who...
Water service continues after vehicle crash damages Hollister plant
A vehicle accident over the weekend disrupted electrical power to the West Hills Water Treatment Plant, but authorities say there will be no major impact on water service.
The crash occurred Nov. 5 on Union Road in Hollister when a vehicle collided with a utility...
Family secures 140-year legacy by conserving Silacci Ranch
The 9,400-acre Silacci Ranch—a sprawling landscape that stretches from the Salinas Valley floor to the peaks of the Gabilan Range—will be protected forever from suburban sprawl following a recent agreement between the property owner and a California land trust.
The Silacci Ranch is located in...
Bourdet’s Christmas Tree Farm offers wide variety in Hollister
The Bourdet’s Christmas Tree Farm in Hollister has been a busy spot for the past couple of weeks as holiday enthusiasts are looking for the perfect tree for their home or office.
Normally the second weekend of December is the biggest weekend for tree hunting,...
Out of the war zones, into a brutal labor market
His job in the military brought New York native Joseph Rodriguez to North Carolina. The promise of a job outside the Army keeps the former infantryman here.
Delivery center proposed in Gilroy
Amazon is expected to be the tenant of a proposed delivery center at the intersection of Highway 152 and Camino Arroyo, adding to a sizable investment the online retail and web services giant is making in Gilroy and Hollister.
According to conceptual plans submitted to...
Swank Farms Experience opens Oct. 1 with HopTober Fest
As the days become shorter, trees start to change their colors and the crisp of fall appears in the morning air, that means many San Benito County residents’ favorite seasonal pastimes are on the horizon. That includes the many events, activities and farmstand shopping...
