Local Scene: ‘California Dreamin” exhibit opens with June 22 celebration in Hollister
California Dreamin’
The local art exhibit, “California Dreamin’,” showcasing a collection of artworks that celebrate the essence of summer nostalgia and the California Dream, opens in downtown Hollister with a June 22 celebration from 12-4pm at the Art Depot.
The exhibit, hosted by the San Benito...
Two arrested for multiple Hollister burglaries
Police last week arrested two suspects who allegedly burglarized and stole from a number of businesses in Hollister on multiple occasions, according to authorities.
About 8:13am May 19, Hollister Police responded to the 1100 block of East Park Street on a report of a commercial...
Local Scene: Adopt a pet on June 1
Adopt a pet for free June 1
People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free June 1 during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day.
The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the...
Hospital board keeps county proposal on the table
Private company’s buyout proposal also still under consideration
Local politician seeks to recall hospital board member
Board director Josie Sanchez's term is up in 2026
Hospital board set to decide between two partnership proposals
The list of potential partners for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is down to two, with the future of the hospital and the San Benito Health Care District at a crossroads between a public and private option.
At a special May 20 meeting of the district...
Local Scene: Oriana Chorale performs this weekend
Oriana Chorale performs this weekend
San Benito Oriana Chorale will present “Sweet Lovers Love the Spring” at their spring concerts this weekend. Performances are scheduled for 7:30pm May 17 and 3pm May 19 at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito Street in Hollister.
Admission to the...
Hazel Hawkins achieves ‘Baby-Friendly’ tag
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced that it has achieved the “highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States,” says a press release from the Hollister hospital.
The honor...
Newsom proposes lower spending on homelessness, affordable housing
After Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a deficit-bridging budget plan in January, advocates pushing for more affordable housing and shelters hoped he might reconsider his intent to make deep cuts—or scrounge up some more money.
On May 10, Newsom released a revised proposal showing that...
