Proposed food bank cuts threaten Hollister bakery
Frankie Berlanga’s family business, El Nopal Panaderia and Tortilla Factory in Hollister, supplies about 14,000 fresh tortillas a year to the Community Food Bank of San Benito County—reliably providing a cultural staple for the kitchens and dinner tables of local families and residents in...
Competing bids for city land propose a Denny’s or Walgreens
Hollister officials are weighing two bids from developers - one proposing to build a Denny's restaurant and the other a Walgreens store - to buy a city-owned plot on McCray Street.
La Catrina Mexican Grill holds grand opening
La Catrina Mexican Grill at 449 San Benito St. held a grand opening ceremony last weekend.
Fixed annuity may help fill retirement planning gaps
Can you ever save too much for retirement? Probably not.
The Ford Store Morgan Hill receives President’s Award
The Ford Store Morgan Hill is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships nationally recognized with the 2013 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company. The prestigious award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing in 2013, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
SolarCity offers solar power at Best Buy
SolarCity, the nation’s largest residential solar power provider, is teaming with Best Buy, the world’s largest multi-channel consumer electronics retailer, to make residential solar electricity service available to customers through select Best Buy stores, including Gilroy. To celebrate the new offering, SolarCity will give every customer a $100 Best Buy gift card if they sign up for solar service through Best Buy before April 22. Details: bestbuysolarcity.com.
Local businesses invite customers to spring ‘Shop Hop’ on Saturday
The Spring Shop Hop on May 5 will give residents a chance to visit San Benito shops and restaurants.
Solar rep sees buildout on horizon
A PV2 Energy representative addressed speculation about downsizing the Panoche Valley Solar Farm project at a county meeting Tuesday.
PV2 Energy, the corporation constructing the solar farm, has secured approximately 26,000 acres for the project, with around 3,200 acres being used for solar development. The...
Local Scene: Pancake breakfast and toy drive Dec. 9
Chorale holiday concerts
San Benito Oriana Chorale will present their Christmas season concerts on Dec. 13 at San Juan Bautista Mission (406 Second Street in San Juan Bautista) at 7:30pm; Dec. 15 at Christ Fellowship Church (2066 San Benito Street) in Hollister at 6:30pm; and...












