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...
Police urge safety for National Bicycle Safety Month
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Hollister Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe, says a press release from the local department.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1,166 people were killed while riding a bike...
Police to conduct DUI checkpoint Sept. 25
The Hollister Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Saturday, Sept. 25, from 6pm to 1:30am, at an undisclosed location within the city limits.
Hollister Police Department supports the new effort from the California Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate...
FDA approves first non-prescription Covid test that also detects flu
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its approval Monday of the first non-prescription at-home Covid-19 test that also detects the flu.
The test allows users to swab the inside of their nose and send the sample to the test's manufacturer, Labcorp, for analysis. In...
Covid-19: By the numbers
As of July 24, there have been 521 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at two, according to county officials.
The data from San Benito County Public Health Services’ latest community newsletter shows that 8,093 patients have been...
Foundation inducts six into Baler Hall of Fame
The spirit of community and celebration was alive at Swank Farms on Sept. 6, as the Baler Education Foundation hosted its 18th annual Baler Fame Fest.
The event welcomed six new inductees into the Baler Hall of Fame, recognizing their professional achievements, community service and...
San Benito back on track – and field
For the first time since they’ve been involved with the program, Ryan Shorey and co-coach Rob Macias had to make cuts with the San Benito High track and field program.
From a practical and administrational standpoint, it probably made a ton of sense since a...
Local Scene: Caltrans plan; HSD registration; arts council
Caltrans District 5 completes Active Transportation Plan
The Caltrans District 5 Active Transportation Plan, which includes San Benito County, has been completed.
The plan was developed with partner agencies, advocates and members of the public. It includes a list of bicycle and pedestrian needs for travel...
Celebrate Earth Day April 22 in downtown Hollister
San Benito County’s April 22 Earth Day celebration in downtown Hollister will feature environmental education, interactive activities, awards, giveaways and fun for the whole family, according to event organizers.
Festivities will take place from 11am-2pm, centered around 649 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister.
The Earth...
‘School of Rock’ coming to Hollister High stage
Hollister High School’s theater program over the next two weekends will perform “School of Rock The Musical,” a production that has inspired its student cast to learn new instruments and dance routines—among other stage skills—and carries a message that resonates with the young actors...
