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Two variants of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 have been identified in recent weeks in San Benito County, according to local public health officials. A total of three residents have been associated with the variants.  Specimens collected from two residents on March 1 tested as the...

Two new laws taking effect Jan. 1 could affect safety on California’s roads. Cameras at intersections across California already flag drivers who run red lights. Under one law, six cities can begin a pilot program to catch and fine speeding drivers with cameras, with hopes...

Accelerated Achievement Academy’s Desaray Azevedo achieved a major honor for regional music students and she did it for the second time in three years.  Azevedo was named to the Central Coast Honor Band and participated in the annual concert at Washington Middle School in Salinas...

Fire is one of the most transformative elements in the known universe. Thus, it shouldn’t be a surprise that fire had such a wide-ranging impact on San Benito County—from criminal acts of arson that left family-owned businesses crumbled to the ground, to a late summer smoky haze that drifted over from numerous massive wildfires to the north and south.

Hollister Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the west side of town Thursday night, according to authorities. No injuries were reported in the incident, which was reported about 8:45pm June 9 on the 100 block of Vista Lane, according to Hollister Police Sgt....

Hollister police and firefighters issued 46 citations for the use and possession of illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday period, according to authorities.  The City of Hollister’s municipal code prohibits aerial and explosive fireworks, with each cited violation carrying a minimum fine of...

The city of Hollister has begun work on its Citywide Roadway Improvement Project, which is set to improve and upgrade more than 18 lane miles of local streets and 40 curb ramps, and reconstruct 588 linear feet of sidewalks, according to city staff.  New striping...

Rotary Mission Ten is Jan. 28 The San Juan Bautista Rotary Mission Ten half marathon, 10-mile and 5K run will take place Jan. 28, starting at 406 Second Street Mission Plaza. The deadline to register for all events is 5pm Jan. 27. Registration costs range...

The City of Hollister is on the search for a new full-time, long-term city clerk after the city council voted to fire former City Clerk Christine Black without stating a reason. A majority of the city council voted 3-1 in closed session June 21 to...

John Bocanegra—a well-known member of the Hollister community who connected countless people with employment opportunities as the manager of Infinity Staffing—would probably be alive today if the Covid-19 vaccine had been available to him, according to his daughter, Gail Hernandez-Muhilly. Bocanegra died of Covid-19 Jan....