Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
Local Scene: Anza Trail Moonlight Walk is Nov. 16
Anza Trail Moonlight Walk on Nov. 16
The fifth annual Moonlight Walk on Anza Trail will take place Nov. 16. The event includes a celebration of the Old Stage Road, San Benito County’s 150th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of the Anza Trail naming and the...
A guide to state propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot
With election day approaching, voters have several state propositions from which to choose. Below is a brief description of each of them. For a deeper dive, visit voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions.
Proposition 2
Public School and Community College Facilities
Under Prop. 2, the state would sell a $10 billion bond...
Halloween events scheduled for Oct. 31 in downtown Hollister
Halloween is on Oct. 31, and a number of local and area activities are scheduled in addition to anticipated neighborhood trick-or-treating.
From 4-7pm, the City of Hollister’s Parks and Recreation department will host holiday activities including trick-or-treating, a costume contest and other festivities. The events...
Local thrift store and homeless resource closing in November
Worth Saving Mercantile operated for six years in downtown Hollister
Supporters, opponents spend big on San Benito County hospital measure
San Benito County voters have the fate of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in their hands this Nov. 5 election as they decide on a ballot measure proposing its sale to an out of state company.
Measure X is the final step in the San Benito...
Court upholds Polytechnic charter petition
A San Benito County Superior Court judge this week upheld the county office of education’s approval of a petition for a charter school submitted by Polytechnic Academy.
The San Benito County Office of Education announced the court decision this week. The San Benito High School...
Creative Gilroy couple brings Halloween fright to South Valley
The World’s Largest Haunted House returns to Gilroy this year, inviting daring guests and Halloween enthusiasts to brave its ghoulish graveyard and dozen-plus rooms of fright and fear.
Created by Gilroy couple Alicia Juarez and Oscar Garcia, the haunted house is located at 8630 San...
Renaissance Faire celebrates 20th anniversary
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will soon wrap up its 20th anniversary year at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, with one last weekend allowing guests to step back in time for medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.
The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and...
