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2020 was the year of the highway node for some in San Benito County, as the four pieces of property targeted for service-oriented commercial development keep coming back to life.

The San Benito County District 2 Supervisor race has taken on the feel of the presidential election. As of Wednesday morning, both races are too close to call. Kollin Kosmicki and Wayne Norton—the two candidates vying for the D-2 seat—both were waiting for all...

A contractor’s blunder in Hollister that resulted in some oddly painted lines on Ladd Lane has made for some laughs nationwide and frustrations locally. City officials worked to redesign Ladd Lane to make it more friendly for bicyclists and hamper speeders in the area. But...

With holiday mailing and shipping ramping up, the United States Postal Service gave Hollister an up-close view of local letter carrier Ed Smith’s efforts to connect with small businesses and other customers.  On Nov. 29, which was Small Business Saturday, the USPS invited members of...

A 39-year-old man was arrested in relation to a shooting death in Hollister the afternoon of Feb. 9, according to police.  At about 2:20pm, Hollister Police officers responded to a report of a fight that resulted in gunshots fired at the Hillcrest Car Wash, on...

Local elementary and high schools will receive nearly $450,000 in federal funds to help improve internet connectivity and learning opportunities for students at home, according to Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s office. The funds are part of a $14.9 million package for the 20th U.S. Congressional District,...

Sen. Anna Caballero will continue to represent San Benito County and the Salinas Valley for the next two years until a new senator assumes the district, the Senate Rules Committee announced last week. Every 10 years a neutral committee completes the redistricting process based on...

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on proposed management updates for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in Santa Clara, San Benito, Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, as well as portions of Fresno,...

With more than 200 ballots left to count, Dolores Morales leads the vote tally for the Hollister City Council District 3 special election by 88 votes. The polls closed at 8pm Nov. 2, and elections officials counted and posted the first results (872 ballots) shortly...

Author presents book on historic Dunne family On Sept. 24 at 2pm, the Gilroy Historical Society will present author Kevin Akers at the Gilroy Library, speaking about his book “The Dunnes of Brittas,” a fictionalized account of a local family.   Akers said he was intrigued when...