Visitors on a mission
These family members from Texas, Alaska and San Jose traveled through San Juan Bautista this week in an effort to get a closer look at the historic town’s mission.
Renita Brien, of San Jose; Joann Szymanski, of Texas; Ruth Evans, of Alaska; and Bobby Szymanski,...
District, Insight move toward hospital sale following successful Measure X campaign
San Benito Health Care District officials and representatives of Insight Health this week declared that Measure X has received voter approval in the Nov. 5 election, issuing statements on their next efforts to transfer ownership of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to the Michigan-based healthcare...
Halloween events scheduled for Oct. 31 in downtown Hollister
Halloween is on Oct. 31, and a number of local and area activities are scheduled in addition to anticipated neighborhood trick-or-treating.
From 4-7pm, the City of Hollister’s Parks and Recreation department will host holiday activities including trick-or-treating, a costume contest and other festivities. The events...
Election 2024: Hollister city council shifts to slow growth
The Hollister City Council race could see both incumbents ousted as a pair of slow growth candidates take the lead in the Nov. 5 District 1 and District 4 contests.
Newcomer Rudy Picha has a commanding lead over current District 1 council member Rick Perez...
Measure X: Hollister hospital measure is narrowly favored in Nov. 5 election
Measure X, San Benito Health Care District's initiative to approve the sale of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to Michigan-based Insight Health, is on its way to being passed, according to the latest election results
With 40.57% of votes cast, the "Yes" vote is leading with...
Local Scene: Apply for Arts Express Grant
Apply for Arts Express Grant
The San Benito County Arts Council is inviting local artists, art groups and art and cultural organizations to apply to their 2024 Arts Express Grant Program for general operations and project-based funding for art programs, projects and activities that will...
Local Scene: Anza Trail Moonlight Walk is Nov. 16
Anza Trail Moonlight Walk on Nov. 16
The fifth annual Moonlight Walk on Anza Trail will take place Nov. 16. The event includes a celebration of the Old Stage Road, San Benito County’s 150th anniversary, the 25th anniversary of the Anza Trail naming and the...
UC Santa Cruz secures 2,400-acre ranch in San Benito County
UC Santa Cruz recently acquired and established the Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve, a 2,400-acre oak-studded grassland property in San Benito County that will be used for field research and outdoor education for the university’s students, staff and researchers.
The UC Board of Regents approved the...
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
Seeking purpose on the stage
South Valley Civic Theatre once again steps up to conquer the stage with the 2013 Revival production of “Pippin.”
Opening Nov. 16 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, the show promises to deliver stunning performances, vibrant choreography and acrobatics and an unforgettable story that resonates...
