County fair kicks off with excited crowds
San Benito County launched its 100th County Fair Friday under mildly warm skies mixed with the aroma of garlic fries, bacon burgers, deep fried artichokes, nachos and kettle corn.
At noon sharp the gates at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos swung open and...
Revitalized routine
Anyone lucky enough to meet Christi Turner will immediately be struck by her petite stature and soft-spoken demeanor. Her warm smile is even a match for her kind spirit.
But don’t let her gentle persona fool you—the Cold Storage Crossfit owner can manage a heavy...
End of guaranteed continuous Medi-Cal coverage could affect 10,000-plus San Benito residents
San Benito County public health officials will soon begin mailing notices to local Medi-Cal members to let them know that they are no longer guaranteed continuous coverage under pandemic-era waivers, and will resume the normal process to redetermine eligibility for the state’s public health...
Bikram Yoga celebrates grand opening
Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Christine Giusiana, board members, ambassadors, friends and family celebrated the ribbon cutting of Bikram Yoga, 755 Cochrane Road, Suite #140, Morgan Hill. Bikram Yoga Morgan Hill offers Yoga in a heated room, designed for beginners, all ages, any physical ability. Increases mental clarity, eliminates toxins and reduces stress. For more information call (408) 838-5300 or visit www.bikramyogamorganhill.com.
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am returns to action this week
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will be jam packed once again with hundreds of spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite professional star athletes, actors or musicians battling it out on the golf course this weekend.
“Building upon the rich tradition established by...
Flower girl open for business
Christine Burda, or, “The Flower Girl,” isn’t just a budding florist. She’s an event planner, restaurateur, event coordinator, salesperson, as well as being a former caterer. The entrepreneur is one several new business owners working to see San Juan Bautista flourish.
The Flower Girl...
Hospital board approves bankruptcy filing
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital’s financial advisors and administrators assured the public at a crucial May 22 meeting that a Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing is their only option to keep the Hollister hospital functioning—though perhaps eventually with reduced services—and would not result in a closure...
Highway 156 construction site ‘stands down’ for mental health
Construction contractor Teichert Inc., along with the Associated General Contractors of California and other organizations, hosted a “Mental Health Awareness Stand Down” in San Benito County May 19.
The stand down, which took place at the site of the Highway 156 Improvement Project in San...
Buzz: Bill’s Bullpen to take part in Free Comic Book Day
Bill’s Bullpen Cards & Comics will once again be a host on Free Comic Book Day.
Nurses rally in Hollister
A small group of registered nurses rallied outside Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Thursday in support of adequate staffing at the Hollister medical facility, which is currently facing a financial emergency.
“(We are) focusing on safe staffing,” said Pedro Silva, an RN at HHMH and member...

















