San Benito Stage Company brings ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ to unlife
Ghosts, demons and moody teenagers are set to haunt the stage this season with San Benito Stage Company’s production of “Beetlejuice Jr.,” opening Oct. 24. This dark dramedy runs for three weekends in Hollister with eight performances, including two shows during Halloween weekend.
“It’s a...
Insurance scammers face sentencing this week
In two separate Santa Clara County workers’ compensation insurance fraud cases, a child therapist and San Jose father and son business owners will face serious sentences for committing felony fraud, according to authorities.
Mark Anthony Ramos, 50, of Escondido, owner of Stars Bay Area Therapy...
Hollister prepares for return of biker rally
The Hollister Independence Rally—a legendary celebration of motorcycles and the culture they have fostered—is returning to the city’s downtown in full force for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Sponsored by the City of Hollister and event promoter Roadshows, Inc., the two-day festivities include a...
Youth Rising spotlights young leaders in Hollister
Youth Alliance will showcase its second annual Youth Rising event on Sept. 15 to honor young people and their commitment to improving themselves and their community, says a press release from Youth Alliance.
The Youth Rising initiative seeks visionaries to invest in young people’s wellness...
Local Scene: Hollister Police to conduct DUI checkpoint Dec. 15
DUI checkpoint is Dec. 15
Hollister Police will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint the night of Dec. 15 at an intersection within the city limits.
The checkpoint will start at 6pm Dec. 15 and end at 2am Dec. 16, says a press release from...
Buzz: Bella Mia Salon holding grand opening
Bella Mia Salon is holding its grand opening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 20.
Downtown businesses ponder pot questions
The debate over the June 5 vote on Measure C—a tax on cannabis production outside of San Benito County’s two cities—unofficially kicked off Apr. 25 at the quarterly meeting of the Hollister Downtown Association.
At the gathering at Paine's restaurant in Hollister, a panel included...
Employees rally county to preserve services, staff positions
Dozens of San Benito County employees and community members participated in a demonstration Sept. 22 calling on local officials to protect essential services and make responsible fiscal decisions as the county faces a several-million dollar budget shortfall.
The protest at the county supervisors’ chambers building...
