Court dismisses harassment claim against Velazquez, Resendiz
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit, filed by Irma Gonzalez and Elia Salinas, that accused two Hollister city officials of harassing and cyber-bullying them over the course of several months.
Salinas and Gonzalez—an elected trustee for the Gavilan College Board of Education—each filed...
White Sox wins Babe Ruth championship
Trailing 9-3 in the sixth inning, the White Sox looked all but done in the championship game of the San Benito Babe Ruth playoff tournament. But even with a loss, the White Sox would have a chance to win the next day as they...
Police plan DUI checkpoint July 4
The Hollister Police Department warns motorists and other revelers not to drive in an impaired state this holiday weekend, and have scheduled a July 4 traffic checkpoint to help remind people.
The July 4 DUI and driver's license checkpoint will take place 6pm to 1:30am...
State data reveals rise in hate crimes in 2020
2020 wasn't just about one deadly virus for some. Across California, Asian Americans and other minority groups also faced an epidemic of hate, as revealed by the state's Department of Justice in a specialized report Wednesday.
Attorney General Rob Bonta presented a report on anti-Asian...
Local illustrator publishes first book
Francesca Damkar of Hollister has released her first book, “Retro Rhythms,” a collection of her illustrations of musical pieces.
Each of the instruments showcased in her book is illustrated in a colorful and midcentury style, and accompanied by an informative rhyme, which puts a spotlight...
Driver in June 20 collision charged with murder
A Hollister man accused of drunkenly running over two pedestrians, killing one, has been charged with murder, according to authorities.
Manuel Martinez Vazquez, 23, was charged at San Benito County Courthouse last week. In addition to one count of murder, Vazquez faces two charges of...
Sal Felice II ready to play in the U.S. Senior Open
On July 8, Sal Felice II will be competing in the U.S. Senior Open in Omaha, a tournament that features some of the game’s past greats including Ernie Els, Fred Couples and Jim Furyk.
The longtime Hollister resident said he’ll literally be living the dream...
Downtown Hollister events are returning
A trio of downtown Hollister’s staple events are returning this year.
The Downtown Wine & Beer Stroll will take place on San Benito Street Aug. 21 from 1-5pm. Tickets are $35 through Aug. 5. For information, call the Hollister Downtown Association at 831.636.8406.
The 34th Annual...
Recyclers launch campaign to reduce contamination
San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM), in coordination with Recology San Benito County, began an outreach campaign in June 2020 to curb recycling contamination in the community. The next phase of the countywide Recycle Right campaign begins July 1 with the aim of...
Nomination period opens July 12 for council seat
The nomination period to fill the vacant District 3 seat on the Hollister City Council opens July 12.
The council agreed to hold an election on Nov. 2 after Honor Spencer resigned from her seat on April 19.
District 3, representing about 8,500 residents, covers central...
