Locals flock to downtown Hollister for National Night Out
Hollister Police and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office hosted the annual National Night Out at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister on Aug. 1.
Local residents attended the nationwide event, which Hollister Chief of Police Carlos Reynoso said was a fantastic turnout with...
Hollister District’s new Social-Emotional Team offers new services for students
Members of the district’s newly developed Social-Emotional Team had the opportunity recently to highlight the group’s activities so far in 2021-22 to the Hollister School District Board of Trustees.
Assistant Superintendent Kip Ward introduced the S.E. Team members who spoke at the board meeting. They...
Homeless Coalition names new executive director
The Board of the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers for Monterey and San Benito Counties (CHSP) announced that Genevieve Lucas-Conwell is the new incoming Executive Director of the Coalition.
Joining CHSP from the Bay Area, Lucas-Conwell has served alongside the unhoused population in both San...
Liz Martinez: Hollister School District Trustee Area 2 candidate
Liz Martinez will do whatever it takes to get through any situation, even if it means learning a whole new language and becoming a translator for her parents.
A century in style
Catherine Milias Dabo turned 100 years old during the COVID-19 crisis, but the pandemic didn’t stop her from celebrating in style.
Landfill expansion faces opposition
Commissioner floats ballot measure idea for John Smith Road facility expansion
Hazel Hawkins receives $10 million from state loan program
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 24 announced $300 million worth of zero-interest loans for struggling hospitals, including Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital which will receive $10 million from the program.
The Hollister hospital, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, will receive the funds in the coming...
Holiday cheer begins at Bourdet’s
The scent of fresh pine drifted across Bourdet’s Tree Farm in Hollister as dozens of families wandered between long rows of Christmas trees, debating, measuring and finally cutting down the tree that would anchor their holiday celebrations.
Families can make it an outing at Bourdet’s,...
Alvares-Funes, Balers look to attack on the pitch
Ale Alvares-Funes streaked down the left seam, received a perfect pass and utilized his speed to get past his defender. The San Benito High left wing player deftly avoided a hard-charging Valley Christian goalkeeper inside the penalty area.
With no one between him and the...
Marine Corps veteran delivers public art
Hollister is more often associated with agriculture and motorcycle rallies than a bustling art scene. However, if you look hard enough while driving throughout the city you might notice a splash of color breaking up the otherwise earth-toned streets.
Adorning the walls of local businesses,...
