Local Scene: Academic honors; digital divide survey
Watkins graduates from Shenandoah University
Branden Watkins, of Hollister, was among the 1,143 students who graduated from Shenandoah University during the 2022-23 academic year. Watkins earned a Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery.
Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational...
Candidates qualify for Hollister mayor, council, school board
The final list of candidates is in for the Nov. 3 election for mayor, two city council seats, two county board of supervisor seats and two trustees’ seats in the Hollister School District.
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez will run to retain his seat against challenger...
Top shot: Jocelyn Alexander leads Balers into CIF State Track and Field Championships
For Jocelyn Alexander, her goal to make it to the CIF State Track and Field Championships was well within reach. As the Central Coast Section’s premier thrower all season, it would’ve been a disappointment had she not performed to her usual standard in the...
Local trash only?
San Benito County’s growing pains are starting to hit the John Smith Road Landfill, which is quickly approaching its 15-year reserve capacity for local-only garbage.
As of April 1—due to a recent vote by the board of supervisors—the landfill’s operator, Waste Solutions Group, will likely...
Dolores Huerta to headline Hollister Visionary Women’s Luncheon
The Latino Coalition of San Benito County has announced that legendary labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta will attend the Annual Visionary Women’s Luncheon, set to take place 11:30am-3pm Aug. 23 at the Elks Lodge in Hollister.
The luncheon will include a silent auction...
Public health officials report two more virus deaths
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases are still on the rise in the county, including two more deaths in their latest newsletter.
As of Dec. 28, the county reported its 27th and 28th deaths from the novel...
Public health officials report 13th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting another death due to Covid-19, causing the death count to jump a second time this week.
As of Oct. 7, county officials reported a 13th death and 1,372 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county....
Hollister High’s Alex Valencia aims to be a tackling machine
Before the season started, Hollister High senior Alex Valencia set a lofty goal for himself: average 10-plus tackles a game. The 5-foot-11, 190 pound inside linebacker is close, which means he’s having a pretty solid season.
“I’m averaging nine tackles a game so I feel...
Hollister city council shoots down “Urgency Ordinance”
Updated: Dec. 18, 3:30pm
The thunderous claps could be heard throughout the city of Hollister as the City Council voted against a proposed “Urgency Ordinance,” which would’ve allowed city enforcement officers to cite individuals and businesses for violating the state’s stay-at-home orders.
The city council voted,...
Potential hospital partner draws concerns
Nurses union discusses AAM allegations at Sept. 21 town hall
