Business

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...

Mrs. B’s Z-Place has been a mainstay on Third Street, the main street in downtown San Juan Bautista for almost 20 years. The eclectic boutique, full of vintage-inspired fashions, accessories and collectibles and inspired by the glamor of by-gone eras, has been a draw...

A taste of Hawaii is at Ohana Shave Ice in downtown Hollister. “We want to bring the flavors of the island to the mainland,” said Karina Hernandez, who with husband, Peter, opened the stylish eatery less than two weeks ago. The unique dessert is very different...

Collecting is more than a passion for Hollister antiques dealer, Sherry Dolfin. “It’s an affliction,” said the proprietor of Sherry’s Adoptable Dolls & Antiques at 890 San Benito Street, between smothered bursts of laughter. Dolfin, and business partner, Claudia Arnold, are preparing for the San Juan...

Arcade video games and an ambrosial selection of fizzy drinks are the stuff of dreams to an eighties kid, and for both, there is Sweet Machine, San Juan Bautista’s newest business in its historic downtown. Classic games like Millipede, Frogger, Sega’s Out Run, Double Dragon...

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...

While California takes steps toward saving the environment, restaurants need to catch up. Walk out of a restaurant with leftovers and you’re likely carrying styrofoam containers with plastic utensils and straws. All of which could end up in a landfill or the ocean. One San Juan...

The San Benito County Business Council is set to host the 2017 County Water Information Forum on April 21. The event is expected to feature national, state, regional and local experts to inform the community on the state of local water. General admission is $35 and...

Photos by Nick Lovejoy The McDonald’s restaurant on San Felipe Road is set to undergo a complete rebuild in the next couple months. “That store opened in November 1980, 36 years ago,” said Owner Gary Carlisle. “McDonald’s has changed a lot. When that was built, the...

If you’ve ever dreamed about starting your own business, now might be the perfect time to make it a reality. Startup Challenge Monterey Bay, a business competition for entrepreneurs and startups, is now open and accepting applications. The event is managed by the Institute for...