Love is in the air
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the scent of roses hangs thick in the air at a local flower shop, where the busiest season of the year is in full bloom.
Inside Barone’s Westlakes Balloons and Gifts workspace, buckets of fresh-cut flowers line the walls—long-stemmed red roses,...
Newsom proposes lower spending on homelessness, affordable housing
After Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a deficit-bridging budget plan in January, advocates pushing for more affordable housing and shelters hoped he might reconsider his intent to make deep cuts—or scrounge up some more money.
On May 10, Newsom released a revised proposal showing that...
CA Mother of Year plans to launch mental health campaign
Hollister’s Jenny Cullumber, who was named the 2023 California Mother of the Year by a statewide nonprofit organization, is planning to launch a service therapy campaign to help other moms improve and maintain their mental health, according to American Mothers Inc.
Cullumber was recognized as...
Hollister’s Heirloom Organics wants you to eat your veggies
Want to freshen up your diet with a little green goodness during the sugar-laden holiday season?
Earthbound Farm VP Antle receives Women in Produce award
Tonya Antle, vice president of organic sales at Earthbound Farm
Clerks accused of selling alcohol to minors in Hollister
Hollister Police and California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control agents recently cited two clerks in Hollister for selling alcohol to minors, according to authorities.
The enforcement was the result of an April 3 sting in which minors were enlisted by officers to serve as decoys...
First 5 San Benito searches for new executive director
First 5 San Benito has announced the launch of a nationwide search to succeed Executive Director Lisa Faulkner, according to San Benito County staff. First 5 promotes the health, early learning and social-emotional well being of children prenatal through age 5 with strategic investments...
