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,...
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...
County Ed. Assistant Supe honored by Filipina Women’s Network
Gwendolyn Baquiran, San Benito County Office of Education’s Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, has been selected to receive the Filipina Women’s Network’s 2025 Most Influential Filipina Women of the World Award in the category of “Innovator & Thought Leader; Pioneer of Progress.”
Chosen from a...
Update: San Benito County recovers $696k stolen through phishing scam
San Benito County recovered $696,602 that was stolen by a suspect or suspects through a complicated phishing scam, according to local officials.
Authorities are investigating the fraud attempt, in which the county’s auditor-controller’s office had approved the payment to someone who falsely posed as a...
Hollister Fire Department marks 150 years with Oct. 18 celebration
To commemorate its 150th anniversary, the Hollister Fire Department invites the public to a celebratory event during Fire Prevention Month on Oct. 18. Held ahead of the December anniversary date, the event provides an opportunity for the community to join in honoring the department’s...
San Benito Stage Company brings ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ to unlife
Ghosts, demons and moody teenagers are set to haunt the stage this season with San Benito Stage Company’s production of “Beetlejuice Jr.,” opening Oct. 24. This dark dramedy runs for three weekends in Hollister with eight performances, including two shows during Halloween weekend.
“It’s a...
Alliance launches TotalCare all-in-one health plan
Central California Alliance for Health this week announced the launch of TotalCare, a Medicare Advantage plan that is also a dual-eligible special needs plan. The plan offers all-in-one care for those eligible for Medi-Cal and Medicare, and is available for people in San Benito,...
Early voting begins for Nov. 4 special state election
Ballots and voting information packets for the Nov. 4 special statewide election are in the mail for San Benito County’s 37,000-plus registered voters.
Early voting started Oct. 6. Voters can begin casting their ballots by mail; 24-hour drop box; or in person at one of...
Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering set for Nov. 7-9
The Third Annual Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering—a three-day celebration of indigenous cultures, traditions and heritage—will take place Nov. 7-9 at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos.
The free community event hosted by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network and Youth Alliance will feature traditional...
Hollister man arrested for vehicle theft, chase in Gilroy
A Hollister man stole a truck in Gilroy and injured two bystanders while trying to flee from police, authorities said. The man was arrested following a pursuit with officers.
On Oct. 4, a patrol officer located a stolen vehicle in the area of Murray Avenue...
