Survival and triumph
The only memory Leon Malmed, 86, has of his parents was a tragic moment in July 1942, when French police—acting under orders of the country’s Nazi German occupiers—showed up at his family’s home to arrest the adults for being Jewish. It was also the...
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...
Committee moves ahead with another supervisor recall attempt in San Benito County
Emboldened by a recent court victory and the narrowly successful recall of San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez, a group of local voters has targeted another elected supervisor for removal from office.
The effort to recall District 2 Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki can move forward with...
Community FoodBank hits the streets to fight hunger
The Community FoodBank of San Benito County has always aimed to fight hunger by providing thousands of meals out of their main warehouse.
But, the local non-profit organization has switched things up lately by taking the streets with their new mobile pantry marketplace—a huge truck...
County considers long-term housing supply plans
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors held a special joint meeting with the Planning Commision on June 6 to discuss updates to the county’s General Plan, specifically those that deal with long-term land use and housing needs.
The board received presentations from the commission...
Local Scene: Geocache Bash at Hollister Hills SVRA
Are you up for the challenge? Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is hosting the Geocache Bash on Sept. 25. Registration goes from 8am-9am, and the geocache scavenger hunt takes place 9am-2:30pm. Check-in is at the Area 5 Group Camp at Hollister Hills SVRA.
Geocaching...
Covid, grades, climate change among top concerns for CA teens
From academics to pandemics, California teenagers are seeking out more help from friends, parents and teachers to cope with their situation, according to a survey released Thursday by Blue Shield of California.
Between July and August, Blue Shield of California asked 500 California students aged...
South Bay DA proposes ballot initiative to address gun violence in California
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Aug. 3 that he is sponsoring an “unprecedented” statewide ballot initiative that seeks to “transcend the bitter politics of gun control and save the lives of crime victims, the suicidal and children.”
If approved by voters, the...
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...
Local author Larry Slonaker publishes murder mystery
Longtime Hollister resident Larry Slonaker recently published his new novel, “Nothing Got Broke,” a murder mystery that is partly inspired by his upbringing and his previous career as a Bay Area newspaper journalist.
The book’s plotline follows a “cat and mouse” conflict between two characters—one...
