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February 7, 2026

You may benefit from filling an amended tax return

The IRS issued final regulations in June 2004 that retroactively increased the allowed depreciation on certain light weight trucks, including SUVs, and vans. Affected taxpayers must file amended tax returns by December 31, 2004 to take advantage of the increased deduction. Since 1986, the depreciation deduction available on vehicles that cost more than a statutory threshold, currently at $18,000, has been reduced under the so called "Luxury automobile" rules. In spite of the name, luxury automobiles included all vehicles but exempted certain heavy weight vehicles such as trucks, including SUVs, which have a gross vehicle rating in excess of 6,000 pounds.

Local Scene: Veterans Day parade is Nov. 11 in downtown Hollister

Veterans Day parade is Nov. 11 in downtown Hollister The 21st annual San Benito County Veterans Day Parade will take place at 1:30pm Nov. 11 in downtown Hollister, and this year’s procession promises to be the biggest and best yet, according to organizers.  Applications to participate...

Grant brings fresh, local food to San Benito County students

Hollister High School
San Benito High School District recently received a $200,000 Farm To School Incubator Grant to procure fresh produce and meat that is locally grown and organically farmed in San Benito County, according to a press release from the district.  Additionally, the funding from the California...

Alterations shop now open

After years of sewing for herself and her family, Hollister

Dancing to the season

With September comes the end of summer and with that comes the final Hollister Concert of 2025. Set amidst the stunning foothills and vibrant vineyards of Guerra Cellars in Hollister, the concert series is an unforgettable lineup of music, community and celebration under the...

Local Scene: Summer fun in Aromas

Cool in the parks Water features at Valley View and McCarthy Parks in Hollister are now operational every day from 11am-7pm, through Sept. 29.  San Benito County’s 150th Celebrate San Benito County’s sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary on July 27 at the San Benito Historical park. The party...

Massive snowpack good news for drought, but flood concerns grow

The latest statewide snowpack measurement from the California Department of Water Resources is another indication that the tremendously wet winter might have been too much of a good thing. The agency’s readings from 130 snow sensors placed throughout the Sierra Nevada show the  snowpack’s snow-water...

Hazel Hawkins receives $10 million from state loan program

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 24 announced $300 million worth of zero-interest loans for struggling hospitals, including Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital which will receive $10 million from the program.  The Hollister hospital, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, will receive the funds in the coming...

Resources, permissions available for local storm cleanup, preparation

San Benito County held a town hall meeting Sept. 5 on storm cleanup to inform local homeowners of a new executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that grants emergency permissions to accelerate debris removal related to the atmospheric river storms earlier this year. The...

Tiffany Ford dealership has strong roots in city

The Tiffany Motor Company has been a part of the city fabric

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