Hazel Hawkins raises the bar for maternal, emergency care
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is celebrating a year of meaningful progress in quality and safety. The Obstetrics (OB) team earned three 2025 Quality and Engagement Awards from the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC), while the Emergency Department completed BETA Healthcare Group’s Quest for...
Jazz @ Gavilan concert set for Nov. 6
Get ready for an evening of music as the Jazz @ Gavilan Concert returns to the Gavilan College Theater at 7pm Nov. 6.
This annual concert promises a night of classic jazz, and local talent that music lovers won’t want to miss, says a press...
A day of honor in Hollister
Veterans, families and community members from throughout San Benito County gathered in downtown Hollister Nov. 11 to honor, thank and recognize those who have served in the U.S. armed forces during the annual Veterans Day ceremony and parade.
The day started with an appreciation ceremony,...
HSD installs tech to improve indoor air quality at schools
The Hollister School District’s indoor air quality is on the rise.
The district has hired contractor Air Duct Cleaning Solutions, based in Hollister, to install the new technology on all campuses, with about half of the installations completed and an expectation to finish all of...
Hollister school highlights safety, wellness
Maze Middle School leaders are passionate about the site’s efforts to improve safety on campus.
Principal Primavera Cabibi and Vice Principal Shanieka Richard spoke about the school’s emphasis on safety measures in advance of America’s Safe Schools Week from Oct. 20-24. Like other Hollister sites,...
Fire department responds to Christmas Eve compost fire
The Hollister Fire Department responded to a small brush fire early in the morning on Christmas Eve.
The fire occurred about 3am in the area of Fairview and Fallon roads. No injuries or major damages were reported, according to bystanders who saw the blaze.
The fire...
Hollister cleans up after windy Christmas Eve storm
Fallen trees and some property damage were reported in and around Hollister as a result of a Christmas eve storm that brought strong winds to the region.
In a neighborhood along Promise Way in southwest Hollister, local resident Danny Rubalcava was out at 2:30am Dec....
Local schools, districts named to nonprofit’s Honor Roll
A national nonprofit organization that focuses on education recently named three Hollister schools to its annual Honor Roll list of California’s top performing schools and districts.
Educational Results Partnership has released its 11th annual Honor Roll list, which recognized 1,834 of California’s highest performing schools...
San Benito County provides food bank with $100k as feds suspend SNAP
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 approved an allocation of $100,000 for the Community Food Bank of San Benito due to the disruption of funding to CalFresh.
In a press release, the county said the expense highlights the board’s commitment to...
Local Scene: Volunteer for South Valley Symphony
The nonprofit South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Applicants should have a strong interest in helping to shape the symphony’s activities over the coming years, and should be enthusiastic about becoming a part of the symphony’s long-standing...
