Hollister man accused of DUI in crash with major injuries
Two people—one from Hollister and one a Gilroy resident—suffered major injuries in a May 27 collision on Highway 25, according to authorities. One of the drivers was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Police and emergency personnel responded to the scene of the accident about 11:15pm,...
Construction begins May 31 on Highway 25/156 roundabout
Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of State Routes 25 and 156 will begin May 31—immediately following the Memorial Day holiday, according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
The initial phase of construction will result in lane closures on the approach to the...
CDC expands Covid-19 booster eligibility to children 5 and older
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently expanded the eligibility of Covid-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone 5 years of age and older, San Benito County health officials advised in a press release. Specifically, the CDC recommends that children ages 5-11...
Meet the candidates: San Benito County Supervisor, District 3
San Benito County’s current District 3 supervisor, Peter Hernandez, is not running for re-election in 2022. Instead, Hernandez is running for the 18th District U.S. Representative seat.
That leaves the field open for three non-incumbent candidates appearing on the ballot for District 3 Supervisor: Eddie...
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Gavilan student awarded $20K scholarship
Aileen Romero, Associated Students of Gavilan College Region IV Representative, was accepted to UC Santa Cruz and was awarded the $20,000 Pister Scholarship.
The Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Scholarship was established in 1993 by former UCSC chancellor Karl S. Pister...
VFW plans to recognize veterans over Memorial Day weekend
Local veterans groups are planning a series of events in Hollister over Memorial Day weekend to remember U.S. military veterans who have died while serving in the armed forces.
On May 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 will be placing American flags on veterans’...
Sources: Petition gathers ample signatures for ballot
The proponents of a local initiative that would require voter approval before rural and agricultural property owners in San Benito County can rezone their land have gained enough signatures to place the measure on the November ballot, according to sources.
The results are not official,...
Top shot: Jocelyn Alexander leads Balers into CIF State Track and Field Championships
For Jocelyn Alexander, her goal to make it to the CIF State Track and Field Championships was well within reach. As the Central Coast Section’s premier thrower all season, it would’ve been a disappointment had she not performed to her usual standard in the...
Meet the candidates: San Benito County Supervisor, District 4
Three candidates are on the June 7 ballot for San Benito County Supervisor District 4: Tony Avilla, Angela Curro and Elia Salinas.
Avilla grew up in Santa Clara County and served in the U.S. Air Force before he began working for his family’s construction company,...
Covid-19 ‘test-to-treat’ sites open in Hollister
The San Benito County OptumServe Covid-19 testing sites now offer test-to-treat options, where individuals can get tested for the novel coronavirus and speak with a healthcare provider about available treatment choices if they test positive. If eligible, patients can leave the site with those...
