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San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer Marty Fenstersheib resigned April 28 after the county’s elected political leadership split with the career health professional over orders to control the local spread of COVID-19.

HDA executive director exiting role Hollister Downtown Association Executive Director Corey Shaffer plans to resign from the organization in the coming months, she announced recently.  In the organization’s Aug. 3 newsletter, Shaffer said her plan is to slow down and spend more time with family and...

As local political campaigns officially kick off this election season, one of the most high-profile races in San Benito County is for the mayor’s seat in the city of Hollister. Earlier this year, the Hollister City Council voted to extend the two-year term limit...

Commissioner floats ballot measure idea for John Smith Road facility expansion

A Hollister resident was recently convicted of felony child sexual abuse and sentenced to more than 30 years in state prison, according to authorities.  The Hollister Police Department sent out a press release this week detailing the allegations, investigation and court proceedings. The investigation centered...

In a deal that promises to stabilize the future of healthcare in San Benito County, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is continuing to perform due diligence on transitioning to new ownership, says a press release from the hospital.  The transaction is required to have a detailed...

Several areas southeast of Gilroy are under an evacuation warning in Santa Clara County in the areas of Highway 101 and Bolsa Road, the County Office of Emergency Management announced on Monday at 4pm. The areas include: -South of Highway 152, East of Highway 101 -South of...

The Community Foundation for San Benito County recently hired Shannon Chastaine as its new Director of Development and Donor Services. With a career dedicated to fostering relationships, advancing meaningful causes and aligning donor passions with impactful giving, Chastaine brings a wealth of experience and...

A drunken driver crashed into a power pole on Sunnyslope Road, resulting in a power outage in the surrounding area Sept. 27, according to police. About 7:30pm, Hollister Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision at the 1700 block of Sunnyslope Road,...

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...