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The May 19 boys lacrosse match between Live Oak and San Benito featured endless back-and-forth action, big hits and impressive shotmaking. In the end, the Acorns ran away with a 14-5 win. Live Oak freshman sensation Ben Ledwith outscored San Benito all by himself...

The path to reopen San Benito County is taking a major U-turn as cases of Covid-19 continue to spike in the area and throughout the state.   David Westrick, county public information officer, said in a press release that businesses that are not able to continue...

REACH San Benito Parks Foundation will host the Sixth Annual Anza Trail Moonlight Walk, starting at 5pm on Oct.5. The walk takes place along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail trailhead, and will be highlighted by local astronomers who will provide a...

Hollister High School’s theater program over the next two weekends will perform “School of Rock The Musical,” a production that has inspired its student cast to learn new instruments and dance routines—among other stage skills—and carries a message that resonates with the young actors...

Fortino Winery, likely one of the most familiar Santa Clara Valley wineries to local people, reflects the history of winemaking in a region famed for the craft.  Premium wine has been made in the Santa Clara Valley longer than anywhere else in California. Part of...

With the help of a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, Hollister Police this winter plan to take action to deter unsafe driving and increase safety on local roads.  The $70,000 grant will allow the Hollister Police Department to increase patrols throughout the...

Unless Congress passes legislation with a financial package to keep it running, the federal government will shut down beginning at 12:01am Sunday, Oct. 1. Federal workers were put on notice Sept. 27 that a shutdown is imminent and millions of government employees and military...

Mike Soto, a coach for the Hollister Heat youth baseball team, and his family took advantage of some sun and warmth between the storms this week to practice their skills on the diamond.  Soto took his grandchildren and some of their friends to Vista Hill...

Ernie Salle, of Milpitas, and Ryan Finney, of Menlo Park, are pictured getting ready to ride their dirt bikes at Hollister Hills State Recreational Vehicle Area on Cienega Road on Jan. 13. Finney’s dog, Buddy, is also pictured. The two friends have been riding...

Despite a 50-36 loss in the opening round of the Central Coast Section Division I playoffs on Feb. 18, San Benito High boys basketball coach Bo Buller wasn’t too downtrodden afterward.  After all, the Haybalers had their best season in eight years and the future...