American Rescue Plan brings ‘windfall’ to local coffers
San Benito County, the City of Hollister and other local jurisdictions are in the process of figuring out how to spend more than $20 million they expect to receive from the American Rescue Plan, a massive federal stimulus program approved earlier this year to...
Covid-19: By the numbers
As of Aug. 17, there have been 848 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at four, according to county officials.
Confirmed cases include patients who have since recovered and those who are deceased.
The data from the Public Health...
Police seek public’s help in homicide investigation
Police are investigating a homicide in which a 44-year-old Hollister man was shot to death early in the morning Aug. 19.
City of Hollister begins citywide road construction
In the coming weeks, the City of Hollister will begin construction on new road projects that are part of its “large-scale roadway improvement program,” city officials said.
While the two projects—the west gateway roundabout and the “section 1 grind and overlay”—will improve traffic safety and...
Locals gather to commemorate Patriot Day
The Hollister Veterans of Foreign Wars partnered with San Benito High School and the Hollister Future Farmers of America for a 9/11 tribute in front of the Veterans' Memorial Building in downtown Hollister.
The American flag on Sept. 11 stood at half-mast in honor of...
Public health officials report 15th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases are continuing to drop in the county but another death was disclosed in their latest newsletter.
As of Oct. 23, county officials have reported 15 deaths and 1,432 confirmed cases of...
Supervisors squash sales tax ballot measure
Citing the impact of across-the-board rising prices and economic uncertainties, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors declined to ask the voters for a 1% sales tax in the November election.
And despite their ongoing search for more local revenues to fund public services, the...
Foundation opens 2026 scholarship application period
The Community Foundation for San Benito County this week announced that applications are now open for its 2026 scholarship program, offering local students the opportunity to receive financial support toward their higher education goals.
With more than 25 scholarship funds awarded annually, the foundation is...
County reports three more Covid-19 deaths
The number of Covid-19 cases is beginning to slow down in San Benito County but public health officials have reported another jump in the local death count.
As of Aug. 20, county officials reported a seventh death and 902 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the...
Four days of fire, art, music, camping and fun
Adhering to its theme this year, “Absurdia,” the 14th annual unSCruz gathering packed the San Benito County Fairgrounds April 30-May 3.
From colorful acrobatic exhibitions and dazzling eateries, to obscure towering sculpture constructs and crazy roving vehicles, the night and day extravaganza offered guests—many who...
