Hazel Hawkins achieves ‘Baby-Friendly’ tag
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced that it has achieved the “highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States,” says a press release from the Hollister hospital.
The honor...
Recycle your Christmas tree in San Benito County
Are you wondering what to do with your Christmas tree after the holiday season ends?
In San Benito County, there are several recycling options to safely and cleanly dispose of your Christmas tree. County officials, in a Dec. 30 press release, listed the options below.
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Multiple casualties reported in shooting at San Jose VTA facility
UPDATE 11am:
The suspect was identified by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Russell Davis as a Valley Transportation Authority employee, who opened fire at the light rail yard in San Jose at the start of a union meeting.
Davis said nine people were killed, including...
Rain lets up, but won’t stop in Hollister’s latest forecast
The latest weather forecast for Hollister might not include sunny skies, but some relief from the heavy downpours that have been characteristic of recent storms over South Valley might be on the way.
After the latest atmospheric river on Jan. 10 cleared the region there...
Highway 101 project will modify traffic pattern at Rocks/Cannon roads
Caltrans will soon begin work to modify the intersection of U.S. 101 at Rocks Road and Cannon Road in San Benito County.
The project will include the closure of the median opening on Highway 101, and the elimination of all through passage and left turn...
Downtown arsonist declared not guilty due to insanity
David Anthony Pequeno was convicted of setting fires that destroyed or damaged multiple downtown Hollister businesses in November 2020, but was declared not guilty by reason of insanity, according to authorities. Following a hearing last week, Pequeno was ordered to spend up to the...
Virtual run promotes tourism, scholarships
The San Benito County Chamber Foundation and Pinnacles National Park are organizing the first-ever virtual Pinnacles National Park Adventure Run.
The public is invited to hike, walk or run anywhere from 5k to 10k throughout the year, with the goal to encourage the community to...
Appeals court allows Betabel lawsuit to proceed
A California appeals court last week reversed a ruling by a San Benito County Superior Court judge that had halted a lawsuit that claimed local officials did not follow the law in approving a new commercial development proposed at Betabel Road and U.S. 101,...
Kollin Kosmiski looks to be probable winner in San Benito County District 2 Supervisor race
In the latest update from the San Benito County Registrar of Voters, Kollin Kosmicki has increased his lead in the District 2 Supervisor Race.
The San Juan Bautista resident who built his campaign on “smart growth” and successfully opposed the Measure N Strada Verde project...
Council seeks legal advice before flying Christian flag over City Hall
The Hollister City Council will wait until it hears from the state attorney general before it considers raising the Christian flag in front of City Hall.
The council on June 21 voted 3-1 to request a letter from Attorney General Rob Bonta regarding the legality...
