Lisa Becerra ready to lead Hollister High girls volleyball team
Even though she hasn’t been able to conduct official tryouts yet, Lisa Becerra already appreciates being the new Hollister High girls volleyball coach.
“One thing that is exciting for me is there is a certain grit that exists in this community,” she said. “That’s something...
D&D Insurance Brokers acquires Hollister’s Calvista Agency
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers, LLC, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in California, has acquired Calvista Insurance Agency, which was founded in 2008 in Hollister, according to a press release.
D&D has more than 250 insurance professionals throughout California, and is a member...
Candidates show interest in Nov. 8 election
Candidates have begun pulling papers and contemplating their plans for elected offices in Hollister, San Juan Bautista and on local school boards on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election.
The nomination period for candidates for local offices started July 18, and continues until...
Disc golf tourney brings festive competition to Hollister
Hollister’s new nine-hole disc golf course on Vista Park Hill hosted what is believed to be the city’s first tournament for the sport on July 23. Organized by the San Benito County Disc Golf Club, the competition was scheduled as part of the city’s...
Beer Brawl invades downtown Hollister
Matthew Jimenez went on a beautiful Saturday drive with his family when they drove by Pour Decisions on San Benito Street.
The family saw something going on and they decided to park the car, making their way to the unimaginable.
“We saw the ring and...
Hollister 10U All Stars enjoy riveting season
The Hollister 10U All Star Little League baseball team had a season to remember.
Hollister won the District 9 Tournament championship before going 1-2 in the Section 5 Tournament to close out its season. A riveting, white-knuckle 7-6 victory over Atlantic on July 10 in...
Report identifies ‘significant’ impacts from proposed Sargent Mine
Santa Clara County planning officials have released the draft Environmental Impact Report for the 403-acre Sargent Ranch quarry project that is proposed south of Gilroy.
The public comment period on the EIR began July 25 and will continue until Sept. 26, according to county staff.
Representatives...
Sheriff’s office investigating attempted murder
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged attempted murder in relation to a July 24 shooting at an Aromas RV park.
About 9:15pm Sunday, a man called police to report he had been shot by an unknown person, Sheriff Eric Taylor said...
Hollister High’s Madeline Bermudez having quite a summer on softball circuit
After a stellar sophomore season hitting leadoff and playing left field for the Hollister High softball team, Madeline Bermudez had a lot to look forward to this summer.
The incoming junior recently suited up for Team Mexico’s 16U team in the Triple Crown International Challenge,...
Local Scene: Hartman makes President’s List
Hartman makes President’s List
Jenna Hartman, of Hollister, was named to the Schreiner University President’s List for the spring semester.
To be eligible for the President's List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have...
