San Benito Superior Court showcases student artists
The San Benito County Superior Court showcased original art pieces from dozens of local students for an exhibit at the courthouse on Fourth Street in Hollister last week.
Court officials reached out to schools through the San Benito County Office of Education earlier this year...
Love spans a century for local family
Bernice “B” Bode and her great-granddaughter, Jasmin Sauer, have similar personalities and they enjoy spending time together—in much the same way that intergenerational members of many families do.
But Bernice and Jasmin’s relationship is unique because they are 100 years apart in age. Bode, who...
Hazel Hawkins to close home healthcare department
In an effort to cut costs as Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) faces a potential bankruptcy, the San Benito Health Care District Board of Directors voted Jan. 6 to close the hospital system’s home healthcare department.
The board’s vote was in line with a recommendation...
Public health officials report 35th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases are still on the rise, including another death in their latest newsletter.
As of Jan. 7, the county reported a 35th death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County. It’s the...
State to close local Covid-19 test sites as reported cases decline
With Covid-19 numbers declining statewide, California’s public health officials continue to phase out now underutilized Covid-19 testing and treatment sites. That includes the Hollister OptumServe testing site, which is slated to close as of Feb. 23, according to San Benito County staff.
The local site...
Local Scene: Students read millions of words
Between May 1 and July 31, students throughout San Benito County read 4,958,447 words and 7,724 books, County Superintendent of Schools Krystal Lomanto announced earlier this week. The results are part of the San Benito County Office of Education's 2022 Summer Reading Challenge.
Also during...
San Benito County launches new alert system
San Benito County and the Santa Cruz Regional 911 system this week announced the launch of SBCAlert, an automated alert and warning system that will be used to inform residents of vital information—from road closures to emergency incidents in their area.
SBCAlert is a “significant...
Local Scene: Honor Band accolades, Highway 25 delays
Arts Council debuts first Pop-Up Market
The San Benito County Arts Council invites the community to a Pop-Up Market at The Art Depot in downtown Hollister on Feb. 11, from noon to 4pm.
The market will feature original artworks, art prints, wall décor, handcrafted resin gifts...
Dentist awards scholarships to Hollister students
Gilroy dentist Dr. Jernell Escobar DDS awarded student scholarships of $750 each to Hollister residents Devonna Rubalcava and Maliyah Escudero.
Both students will be attending college in the fall, Rubalcava at Monterey Peninsula College and Escudero at Sacramento State University.
This is the second year that...
Flu tests available at San Benito County sites
As of Dec. 5, flu tests are available at OptumServe sites in San Benito County—along with PCR and rapid antigen tests for Covid-19, according to county authorities.
The flu and Covid-19 are currently on the rise as a surge of both viruses grips the county,...
