Young love redeems in SVCT’s ‘Disney’s Descendants’ on stage
When the children of Disney’s most notorious villains get a chance at redemption, romance blooms between sworn enemies in South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Disney’s Descendants, The Musical,” opening Oct. 3 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
The ambitious production features a “record” 120...
Martha’s Kitchen expands food service to San Benito County
Martha’s Kitchen served a large turnout for their inaugural senior lunch service July 1 at the Pauline Valdivia Memorial Community Center.
With multiple City of Hollister and San Benito County representatives in attendance, Executive Director Bill Lee addressed the crowd.
“Food is just a part of...
Donor pledges $50k match for nonprofit grants from Community Foundation for San Benito County
The Community Foundation for San Benito County (CFSBC) recently announced the launch of its 2026 Spring Grants Campaign, a community fundraising initiative running April 6-May 1. The foundation announced on April 22 that a generous local donor has pledged $50,000 to match every community...
Hazel Hawkins launches weapons, security screening program
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has launched a pilot weapons detection and screening program as part of an effort to strengthen workplace safety and prepare for new state requirements aimed at reducing violence in healthcare settings, according to hospital officials.
The screening program began May 26...
Local Scene: South Valley Symphony performs Dec. 14
Local land trusts receive grant funding
Two area land trusts received more than $200,000 worth of grants from the California Council of Land Trusts’ Capacity Building Grant Program.
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust, based in Santa Cruz County, received $105,500 for stewarding ancestral lands, says a...
Landscape company wins awards
Greenstreak Landscaping of Gilroy had another award-winning year. Greenstreak, lead by owner Pete Gluhaich, received two regional awards from the California Landscape Contractors Association. Gluhaich, a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate, has been a landscape contractor for more than 27 years. The company has won 58 CLCA awards over 22 consecutive years. Local awards for the Central Coast were handed out June 27 in Santa Cruz. Greenstreak awards included first place: Design Build for Custom Residential for the Roberts Residence; and Achievement Award for the Water Feature for the Roberts Residence.
Business Buzz: Hollister’s Live to Cycle celebrates one year in business
Live To Cycle, a local spin bicycle studio, is celebrating its one-year anniversary Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 193 McCray St., Ste. 304, in Hollister.
Hospital board puts measure on November ballot
After board approves sale, details will be finalized before election
















