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San Benito County voters have the fate of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in their hands this Nov. 5 election as they decide on a ballot measure proposing its sale to an out of state company. Measure X is the final step in the San Benito...

Hollister band wins first place Over the weekend, the musicians of Hollister High's Scarlet Regiment Marching Band showcased their musical prowess at the prestigious Western Band Association Gilroy Garlic City Classic competition. Dominating in categories of Effect, Music, Visual, and Percussion, the band's performance, entitled...

The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, in partnership with local governments, community-based organizations, and volunteers, has completed the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for 2024, says a press release from the coalition. The results indicate an increase in the number of individuals and families experiencing...

A San Benito County Superior Court judge this week upheld the county office of education’s approval of a petition for a charter school submitted by Polytechnic Academy.  The San Benito County Office of Education announced the court decision this week. The San Benito High School...

Hollister High School was recently notified by the College Board that it has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Program Honor Roll for the second consecutive year, earning bronze recognition for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students...

Police arrested a Sacramento-area man who allegedly vandalized a City of Hollister vehicle by using an explosive device, authorities said.  On July 5, Hollister Police responded to 375 Fourth Street on a report of vandalism to a city-owned vehicle, Hollister Police Department said in a...

The World’s Largest Haunted House returns to Gilroy this year, inviting daring guests and Halloween enthusiasts to brave its ghoulish graveyard and dozen-plus rooms of fright and fear.  Created by Gilroy couple Alicia Juarez and Oscar Garcia, the haunted house is located at 8630 San...

On Oct. 10, the Hollister High Scarlet Regiment Band united the past, present and future at their annual Pep Band Crossover Event. This beloved tradition brings together the talented musicians of Hollister High School with incoming middle school students, giving them a taste of...

Doña Esther’s will shutter after 42 years in business

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will soon wrap up its 20th anniversary year at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, with one last weekend allowing guests to step back in time for medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.  The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and...