Two dead in traffic collision near Hollister
Two Salinas residents died over the weekend in a head-on crash on State Route 156 near Hollister, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was reported about 10:45pm March 19, on route 156 near Flint Road.
A 71-year-old man driving a Honda Accord in the...
Brittnee Rossi gets her mojo back; looks to close Hawaii career out strong
With one swing of the bat, Brittnee Rossi let out weeks of frustration with an emphatic stomp of home plate.
Rossi, a 2017 San Benito High graduate and University of Hawaii senior center fielder, homered against Cal in a March 12 tournament game and immediately...
Hollister man convicted of making annoying telephone calls
A 57-year-old Hollister man was convicted in superior court this week of making annoying telephone calls, according to Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni.
After a three-day jury trial, Marc Patterson was found guilty of the alleged crimes, which are related to his repeated...
Police investigate shooting, collision in Hollister
Hollister Police are investigating a March 18 shooting that resulted in a vehicle collision and gunshot injuries, according to authorities.
Late at night March 18, the Hollister Police Department received multiple calls regarding two vehicles involved in a shooting incident, says a March 19 post...
SBHS students set to return to stage for ‘The Addams Family’
San Benito High School students are getting ready to return to the stage for the first time in nearly two years, with their upcoming production of “The Addams Family.”
The cast of 28 talented students have been practicing since early January to prepare the show...
Perez recognized for service in AmeriCorps program
Christopher Perez of Hollister is being recognized for his service to the National Civilian Community Corps as part of AmeriCorps week, which takes place March 13-19.
The NCCC is a 10-month, full-time AmeriCorps program, says a press release. Founded in 1994, AmeriCorps NCCC “strengthens communities...
Play ball!
For the first time since 2017, Hollister Little League was able to hold its Opening Ceremony on March 11 at Veterans Park. An estimated 2,000 people were in attendance for the festivities, which were canceled for the last four years due to inclement weather...
High-Speed Rail exec says project at ‘turning point’
The construction of California’s high-speed rail system is at a “turning point” as a stretch of the project through the Central Valley is on track for completion in the next few years, the project’s chief executive said Tuesday.
A 119-mile stretch of the rail system...
San Benito High baseball team consistent and solid as usual
Every year, the San Benito High baseball team plays a tough non-league schedule, wins or contends for a league championship and puts itself in a position to win a Central Coast Section championship.
This season should be no different. The only question is, will the...
Palacios appointed to San Benito County judge’s seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week announced the appointment of Hollister resident Patrick K. Palacios, 57, to serve as San Benito Superior Court Judge.
Palacios has served as a Commissioner of the San Benito County Superior Court since 2020, says a press release from San Benito...
