Census: San Benito one of fastest-growing counties in CA
San Benito was one of the three fastest-growing counties in California over the past decade, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released on Aug. 12.
The county’s total population as of April 1, 2020, was 64,209, according to the Census data. That’s a 16.2% jump...
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HDA executive director exiting role
Hollister Downtown Association Executive Director Corey Shaffer plans to resign from the organization in the coming months, she announced recently.
In the organization’s Aug. 3 newsletter, Shaffer said her plan is to slow down and spend more time with family and...
State to require all K-12 teachers to get vaccinated or test weekly
K-12 teachers across California will be required to prove their full vaccination status against Covid-19 by mid-October or be subject to weekly testing, state officials announced Wednesday.
The requirement via public health order from the California Department of Public Health will take effect Thursday, according...
Local tech manufacturer expands in Hollister and beyond
The seemingly non-stop growth of the international high tech industry has been a boon for Hollister-based Royal Circuit Solutions, which is on a “hiring spree” after merging with a southern California company in an ongoing effort to expand the local manufacturer’s printed circuit board...
Police arrest 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder
A 19-year-old Hollister man shot a victim during an argument Sunday night, and police arrested the shooter on suspicion of attempted murder, according to authorities.
At 10:24pm Aug. 8, Hollister Police responded to a call of shots fired on Circle Court, reads a press release...
San Benito Community Auction will be online Aug. 27-30
The 2021 San Benito Community Auction, which raises funds annually for local nonprofits, will take place online Aug. 27-30.
The virtual auction is a safe alternative for local organizations to raise funds in the pandemic era, and gives participants an opportunity to bid on a...
County to pursue sales tax ballot measure
San Benito County officials are exploring their options to put a 1% local sales tax on an upcoming election ballot to raise revenue for services, upgrades, new facilities and other projects.
Such a tax could generate up to $3.3 million in additional revenue for the...
Hollister Basketball Club driven by fundamentals and all-out effort
David Kaplansky started the Hollister Basketball Club (HBC) two years ago as a way to pass down what he’s learned about the game to the younger generation. Proper fundamentals are stressed, effort is demanded and understanding the nuances of the game are developed.
“At their...
Gavilan College football team looks to buck history
From a numbers standpoint, Covid was not kind to the Gavilan College football team. Rams coach John Lango said the team lost several players from March 2020 to now, putting Gavilan’s roster number at 44 through the end of July. However, Lango expects the...
City council tables decision on ‘thin blue line’ flag
The Hollister City Council delayed its decision on flying the “thin blue line flag” at City Hall on Aug. 2, citing the need for more background on the significance of the timing.
On July 16, the city received an application from a group that identifies...
