Local News

First, the good news: the Hollister High football team will play a Central Coast Section Division III playoff quarterfinal game at Burlingame High on Nov. 11 at 7pm.  Now, the tougher pill to swallow: the Haybalers were throttled again against a top-tier Pacific Coast Athletic...

Residents of San Benito County can now conveniently recycle their unbroken fluorescent lamps for free at True Value, located at 1260 Fourth St. in Hollister, according to a press release from the county.  The grant project also includes the distribution of more than 600 coupons...

Willow Landing—a new housing development touted by its developer as a tranquil home with convenient access to commercial amenities and urban opportunities—celebrated its grand opening in Hollister Feb. 1.  Built by Tri Pointe Homes, Willow Landing is located at 350 Dogwood Court and includes 144...

Police arrested a man accused of stabbing a Hollister resident in a recent gang-related attack, and are on the lookout for a second suspect, authorities said.  Just before midnight April 25, Hollister Police responded to a report of a stabbing on the 200 block of...

The proponents of a local initiative that would require voter approval before rural and agricultural property owners in San Benito County can rezone their land have gained enough signatures to place the measure on the November ballot, according to sources. The results are not official,...

The California Highway Patrol reported a fatal collision Dec. 7 on State Route 129 in Watsonville, east of Murphy Road. Officers responded to an 11:54pm report Tuesday night of a solo vehicle driving too fast and then going off the roadway. According to the report,...

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., sentenced Mariposa Castro, of Gilroy, to 45 days in jail Feb. 23 for her participation in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Castro, also known as Imelda Castro, was also ordered to pay a $5,000...

At least eight earthquakes have been reported in the Tres Pinos area since late in the morning March 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  Four of the quakes measured 3.4 magnitude—the strongest of the Tuesday temblors as of 12:20pm Tuesday. The earthquakes started at...

https://soundcloud.com/cover3sports/season-1-episode-3-coming-down-the-final-stretch In this week’s episode, Emanuel Lee and Juan Reyes will recap what happened with some of the local softball teams in the CCS championships. Then they'll dive into the CCS baseball championships, find out which teams have a chance to bring home a title. And finally,...

The Rancho Maze Band and Colorguard proudly showcase their talent and dedication during their first parade performance of the season at the 2025 Veterans Day parade. The local middle school student performers paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of U.S. veterans through a...