Wedding venue reports layoffs
The state’s prohibition on large gatherings has hit Leal Vineyards hard, as the wedding and entertainment venue in Hollister laid off 64 employees in late March, state filings show.
San Benito High student survives TV talent show
San Benito High School junior Yvette Fragozo made it to the quarterfinals of the television show “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento” on Estrella TV.
The next stage of the competition is on hold during the shelter-in-place order due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the show will...
Students excel at national Sports Medicine competition
As a team, the local Sports Medicine Club placed sixth in the large school division. The top 10 teams from that round earned the opportunity to compete in the AACI National Sports Medicine Competition earlier this month.
County starts to reopen
San Benito County is now in “Phase Two” on the road to reopening local businesses and facilities, after nearly two months of closure of all “non-essential” activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
On May 8, Public Health Services issued a press release that stated California...
Hazel Hawkins reopens outpatient lab
Starting May 12, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has reopened its outpatient lab for senior citizens, pregnant women and patients who are immunocompromised or have serious underlying health conditions.
Wildfire season starts May 18
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has declared that wildfire season will start May 18 in San Benito County.
Lowriders, classic cars take over San Benito Street for the evening
Downtown Hollister was taken over by shiny classic vehicles and loud engines on May 9 as part of the Shelter-In-Car Cruise.
Dozens of cars, trucks and motorcycles cruised down San Benito Street just before sunset, drawing local residents and store owners to watch.
Hollister resident Adrian...
Shooting leaves two teenagers in serious condition
The Hollister Police Department reported a shooting near Jessie’s Gas on May 8 resulted in a pair of teenagers being transported to the hospital and an arrest.
Hollister PD issued a press release today that said two 18 year old men were treated for gunshot...
County residents to get free testing for Covid-19
The San Benito County Public Health Services department announced that the state selected the county as a no-cost Covid-19 testing site.
Dr. David Ghilarducci, County Interim Health Officer, issued a press release that said residents can get tested for Covid-19 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building...
Grant funds will aid homeless during pandemic
San Benito County officials have approved agreements worth more than $300,000 to help house, treat and contain the spread of Covid-19 among the local homeless population.
