CalFire awards $705K for controlled burns in San Benito County
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has awarded nearly $138 million in local fire prevention grants, and a portion of the funds will be used in San Benito County to reduce carbon emissions by conducting prescribed burns.
As part of CalFire’s 2020-21, California...
Arts Showcase features thousands of youth works
The San Benito County Office of Education partnered with the San Benito County Arts Council to host the eighth annual San Benito County Arts Showcase on April 10, at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister.
San Benito County’s Arts Showcase gives students in grades...
VTA hosts meetings on interchange project
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has scheduled a series of public meetings on the Highway 101 and State Route 25 interchange project. The purpose of the meetings is to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to the busy intersection.
The next...
Hollister native aims to disrupt the gig economy
Tommy Sondgroth, who grew up in Hollister and maintains deep roots in the community, recently launched a smartphone application that aims to compete with the big-box behemoths of the gig economy while allowing service workers to keep more of the money they earn.
The app,...
Gilroy man dies in collision on Highway 152
A 57-year-old Gilroy man died in a two-vehicle traffic collision on Highway 152 early in the morning Jan. 23, according to authorities.
San Benito library closes after anti-mask protest
The San Benito County Free Library is closed until next week because a group of protesters refused to wear face coverings inside the building, in violation of state law, according to county officials.
The unmasked protesters entered the library, 470 Fifth Street, on the morning...
Hollister High boys water polo team’s numbers, outlook sky high
With a thriving dental practice, Leif Nordstrom has performed his fair share of root canals over the years.
But the Hollister High boys water polo coach must have felt like he was undergoing the painful procedure as the Haybalers seemingly were on their way...
State updates worship service guidance
California public health officials updated the state's guidance for places of worship and cultural ceremonies Monday, removing capacity limits for both indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Since unveiling the tiered Covid-19 reopening system late last August, the state has faced pushback from religious groups and advocates...
Bonnet was on it: Recent San Benito grad caps off stellar career in the pool
Last month, Adam Bonnet put the finishing touches on a terrific water polo and swimming career at San Benito High by competing in the Central Coast Section Championships.
However, he wouldn’t have qualified for the meet had San Benito High not scheduled a last-minute contest...
Hollister High football runs all over Burlingame, CCS semifinal at Soquel next
The Hollister High football team’s traditional dyed-blonde Central Coast Section locks were flowing in the winds of victory Nov. 11 when it took home a statement 37-7 victory over Burlingame High in the first round of the Division III playoffs.
The No. 5 seed Haybalers...
