Weekly market offers fresh, local produce
Every Saturday, scores of people make the drive to Pinnacle Farms market in San Juan Bautista to buy fresh, organically grown produce.
Owners Phil and Katherine Foster began farming in San Benito County in 1968. Today they grow certified organic fruit and vegetables on 295...
Local barber gives to small businesses impacted by Covid
Abraham Gonzales spends most of his days inside San Benito Barbers cutting different styles of hair and helping people look their sharpest.
The 31-year old Hollister native wants to continue to help others but he decided to go a step further. In January he created...
Man arrested for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting teen
Police arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of domestic violence and other charges after he kidnapped a local high school student and assaulted her at his home, according to authorities.
On Sept. 27, staff at Hollister High School told local police that a female student...
County to set up drive-thru flu shot clinics
The San Benito County Public Health Department is emphasizing that getting a flu shot is more important than ever, especially amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
County interim Public Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci on Aug. 20 issued a press release stating that the county’s Public Health...
High school district appoints Agredano to board of trustees
The San Benito High School District Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 appointed Dr. Gina Vallejo Agredano to join them as a trustee. Agedano fills the vacancy created when former Trustee John Corrigan submitted his resignation from the board effective Nov. 15, says a...
Armed suspect shot by San Jose Police after fleeing Hollister
An armed carjacker led police on a pursuit through two counties and exchanged gunfire with officers in multiple locations, including Hollister, before he was shot dead by authorities in San Jose, according to the Hollister Police Department.
About 3pm Jan. 21, Hollister Police and San...
County anticipates advancing into Phase 1B of Covid vaccinations
San Benito County officials are anticipating some more progress in the fight against Covid-19 as they plan to advance into the first of two tiers in Phase 1B of California’s vaccination plan.
The county issued a press release on Jan. 23 stating that the county...
PG&E to increase undergrounding efforts in San Benito County
Californians know to expect the unexpected. From earthquakes shaking us awake to wildfires racing through our mountains to tsunamis rocking the boats in our harbors, our great state offers breathtaking beauty mixed with a little unnerving excitement.
In recent years, residents of the Golden State...
A good run: San Benito cross country teams look to sustain excellence
For as long as she can remember, Kendra Melching has liked running. But once she entered her freshman year at San Benito High in fall 2020, Melching started to love running.
“When I got to high school everything changed,” she said. “Practices became more focused...
Heat wave forecast for region through July 6
The first major heat wave of the year is hitting the Bay Area as of Tuesday afternoon.
Most of the Bay Area and neighboring counties are under National Weather Service-issued heat advisories or excessive heat warnings, as temperatures are expected to top 110 degrees inland...
