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Baer named to Dean’s List
Alexandria Baer, of Hollister, earned Dean's List distinction for the Fall 2022 semester, one of more than 330 undergraduate students to be recognized.
The Dean's List comprises undergraduate students who meet requirements in the Colleges of Arts and Science and Professional...
San Benito County office of education names employees of the year
The San Benito County Office of Education recognized some of the county’s most inspiring educators at the annual Certificated and Classified Employee of the Year celebration on May 25 at the Hollister High School auditorium.
The awards ceremony is held annually to honor school staff...
Attorney General intervenes in Betabel lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has intervened in a lawsuit challenging San Benito County’s approval of the Betabel Commercial Development on U.S. 101 south of Hollister, Bonta’s office announced this week.
The lawsuit was initially filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, Amah Mutsun Tribal...
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Local Harley-Davidson dealership recognized
House of Thunder Harley-Davidson was awarded Harley-Davidson’s Silver Bar & Shield Circle of Achievement Award for the 2011 calendar year. House of Thunder Harley-Davidson earned the Silver Circle of Achievement Award for the Western region based on their motorcycle and related sales performance, an evaluation of customer service and satisfaction, and various operational measures.
Ohana Shave Ice: Flavors of the island
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...
Golden Eagle ribbon cutting
Golden Eagle Mortgage Group, 17500 Depot St., Morgan Hill, held a ribbon cutting Nov. 7. Joining owner Pauline Amstutz were many Golden Eagle staff, members, ambassadors and staff of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting was catered by another Chamber of Commerce member, Odeum restaurant. For information on joining the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce call (408) 779-9444.
HSD installs tech to improve indoor air quality at schools
The Hollister School District’s indoor air quality is on the rise.
The district has hired contractor Air Duct Cleaning Solutions, based in Hollister, to install the new technology on all campuses, with about half of the installations completed and an expectation to finish all of...
One for the (comic) books
Bill’s Bullpen comic book store in downtown Hollister has chalked up its 35th year and counting. Owner Bill Mifsud said that Dec. 1 marked three-and-a-half decades of marketing a huge array of comic books, on top of sports apparel, sports cards, non-sports cards, shirts...
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