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June 4, 2026

County set to reopen more business

San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci June 9 announced that more sectors of the county will reopen by the end of the week, despite data showing that new Covid-19 cases are rising.  Ghilarducci said during Tuesday’s County Board of Supervisors special...

Four days of fire, art, music, camping and fun 

Adhering to its theme this year, “Absurdia,” the 14th annual unSCruz gathering packed the San Benito County Fairgrounds April 30-May 3.  From colorful acrobatic exhibitions and dazzling eateries, to obscure towering sculpture constructs and crazy roving vehicles, the night and day extravaganza offered guests—many who...

Shaffer named director of downtown association

Corey Shaffer is the new executive director of the Hollister Downtown Association. Shaffer, who has held positions with a variety of companies in the financial and recreational industries, handled promotions, business development and social media in her current role with the association which included managing...

Faire times begin

The Northern California Renaissance Faire opens this weekend in northeast San Benito County, offering visitors a step back in time with a glimpse of medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.  Starting Sept. 13-14, the Renaissance Faire continues at Casa de Fruta on Saturdays and Sundays...

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...

Union Road set for temporary closure in July

As part of the State Route 156 Improvement Project, Caltrans will temporarily close a short section of Union Road, starting in July, the California Department of Transportation said this week. Specifically, Union Road will be closed between San Juan Hollister Road and SR 156...

Coldwell raises funds for Habitat for Humanity

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Community Foundation has raised more than $95,000 for Habitat for Humanity during the company's recent annual fundraising campaign. The donations were the result of a month-long community-wide raffle held throughout Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's 57 Northern California offices. Entitled “Homes and Hope,” this was the company's 16th annual fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, the nonprofit organization that helps low-income families build their own homes. Over the past 15 years, the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Community Foundation has raised more than $2.5 million for Habitat for Humanity chapters in Northern California. The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage team has also volunteered more 50,000 hours and participated in the construction of nearly 200 Habitat for Humanity homes.

‘Recovery plan’ can keep you moving toward financial goals

Over the past couple of years, we've had a long bear market and

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: Cool in the parks

Cool in the parks Water features at Valley View and McCarthy Parks in Hollister are now operational every day from 11am-7pm, through Sept. 29.  San Benito County’s 150th Celebrate San Benito County’s sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary on July 27 at the San Benito Historical park. The party...

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