San Benito County to look into options for new fire services provider
San Benito County is preparing to “take a step back,” in the words of Supervisor Dom Zanger, from its longstanding partnership with the City of Hollister for fire services.
The board of supervisors scheduled a special meeting on March 26 to discuss recent developments in...
Frights and festivities on tap for Halloween
Halloween festivities are going to be a little different this year due to new guidelines and restrictions associated with Covid-19.
However, there are still several things to do to celebrate the tradition that originated with people lighting bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off ghosts.
Those...
Applications now open for Arts Express Grant Program
The San Benito County Arts Council is seeking applications for its 2023 Arts Express Grant Program.
The goal of the Arts Express Grant Program is to promote artistic and cultural engagement, accessibility, equity and diversity in San Benito County. Local artists, art groups, arts and...
Public health officials report two new virus deaths, 01/13
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to grow on a daily basis, including two new deaths in their latest newsletter.
On Jan. 11, the county reported its 40th and 41st deaths of the novel coronavirus in San...
Cerra Vista celebrates playground upgrades
The entire student body at Cerra Vista Elementary School looked on Sept. 22 as Hollister School District leaders held a ribbon cutting to officially open the site’s new and much-improved playground.
At the ceremony’s outset, Principal Tami Ortiz spoke to nearly 700 excited students while...
One year later: How U.S. winemakers averted disaster
Brianne Day makes a wide array of wines from the Willamette and Applegate Valleys in southern Oregon. Along with the usual pinot noirs and chardonnays, she also uses unexpected varieties and makes creative blends that are always a treat to try.
When the pandemic struck...
Hospital to re-implement Covid-19 precautions
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister has re-implemented protective measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 cases within the community.
“While we understand that some of these measures may be an inconvenience, our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our patients,...
Hollister Police release video of Dec. 8 officer-involved shooting
The Hollister Police Department released 911 audio recordings and body-worn camera footage from two officers involved in the Dec. 8 shooting of Brandon Hill, who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening family members at their local home.
The video clips show a chaotic scene...
‘House of Desires’ comes to Gavilan College stage
The Gavilan College Theatre Arts Department will present “House of Desires,” a witty romantic comedy filled with mistaken identities and physical humor, over two upcoming weekends starting May 9-10.
Written by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, “House of Desires” is considered the first published...
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Hollister wrecking yard
A vegetation fire spread to vehicles and scraps at a property on San Juan Road in Hollister June 1, according to authorities.
The Hollister Fire Department responded to the blaze at 2120 San Juan Road about 6:25pm. Fire Chief Jonathan Goulding said they received conflicting...
