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March 26, 2026

Gilroy brewery toasts ‘The Wave’

It was a match made in heaven. The Promised Land Brewery in Gilroy developed a new craft beer called “The Wave,” after “Krazy” George Henderson, the man who invented the act that has become popular in stadiums across the country. Owner and brewer Brian Schwab said...

Hollister High’s Madeline Bermudez having quite a summer on softball circuit

After a stellar sophomore season hitting leadoff and playing left field for the Hollister High softball team, Madeline Bermudez had a lot to look forward to this summer.  The incoming junior recently suited up for Team Mexico’s 16U team in the Triple Crown International Challenge,...

Overdose deaths in U.S. reached record high as pandemic spread

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Americans died of drug overdoses in record numbers as the pandemic spread across the country, federal researchers reported Wednesday, the result of lost access to treatment, rising mental health problems and wider availability of dangerously potent new street drugs. In the 12-month period that ended...

Pile driving work to impact residents, motorists along Highway 156 project

Noisy, high-impact construction work will occupy the Highway 156 Improvement Project with a pile driving operation starting July 3, according to Caltrans.  The pile driving will begin in the area of the neighborhoods near Mission Farms RV Park and the Copperleaf community. The operation will...

Local public safety agencies host Hollister’s National Night Out

Local law enforcement and fire protection agencies hosted the annual National Night Out Aug. 6 in downtown Hollister, in an effort to encourage positive ongoing working relationships between public safety officials and community members.  Officers and firefighters helped kids and families climb aboard patrol vehicles,...

Dozens of new state laws take effect for the new year

California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most never saw the light of day. Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting signed into law...

Covid-19: County announces fourth death

San Benito County officials are reporting another surge of Covid-19 cases in the county including another jump in the local death count. As of July 29, county officials reported a fourth death and 601 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county, which is 17 more...

Beer Brawl invades downtown Hollister

Matthew Jimenez went on a beautiful Saturday drive with his family when they drove by Pour Decisions on San Benito Street. The family saw something going on and they decided to park the car, making their way to the unimaginable. “We saw the ring and...

Suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in Hollister

Police arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of fatally stabbing a victim Saturday at a home in west Hollister, authorities said. The victim died as paramedics attempted emergency first aid as soon as they arrived at the crime scene.  About 2pm Jan. 28, Hollister Police officers...

Cannery Club celebrates one-year anniversary

Twin Oaks Hollister residents will celebrate the first anniversary of The Cannery Club, their private community clubhouse, from 12-3pm on Aug. 12. Twin Oaks, located at 2071 Red Oak Drive in Hollister, comprises 168 homes, of which about half are complete and occupied. Twin Oaks...

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