Local Scene: Tourism spending is up
Statewide tourism spending hits all-time high
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced May 5 that travel spending in California hit an all-time high of $150.4 billion in 2023, outdoing the previous record of $144.9 billion spent in 2019.
The state has retained its title as the world’s fifth...
Bill would help undocumented disaster victims
Three California assembly members on Tuesday introduced a newly minted bill which, if it becomes law, would bring financial assistance to storm and flood victims who are ineligible for state and federal assistance.
Assembly Bill 513, also known as the California Individual Assistance Act, was...
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...
‘Honk! Jr.’ celebrates differences on stage
Little Theatre Productions of Gilroy is bringing the heartwarming musical “Honk! Jr.” to the stage beginning March 21.
Directed and produced by mother-daughter duo Rebecca and Hilary Little, the show at the Gilroy High School Theater features a cast of about 80 performers aged 6-17...
Driver in June 20 collision charged with murder
A Hollister man accused of drunkenly running over two pedestrians, killing one, has been charged with murder, according to authorities.
Manuel Martinez Vazquez, 23, was charged at San Benito County Courthouse last week. In addition to one count of murder, Vazquez faces two charges of...
Monterey County donates office furniture to local offices displaced by fire
Monterey County recently stepped up to assist their neighbor in San Benito County by donating truckloads of surplus furniture and other supplies after local offices suffered losses of such items in a Sept. 8 fire.
"As our regional partner, the County of San Benito has...
Sports Roundup: Hollister field hockey finishes 6-1-2 in PCAL play
Hollister HS Football (4-5 overall, 1-4 PCAL Gabilan Division)
Recent results: Lost 24-10 at Everett Alvarez
Upcoming games: 7:30pm Nov. 8 vs. Salinas
NOTES: Cole Seymour rushed 22 times for 155 yards and a touchdown in the Alvarez game.
Hollister HS Flag Football (19-6 overall, 13-1 PCAL Gabilan...
New Maze leaders aim to bolster attendance, engagement
New leaders at Maze Middle School want to ensure all students feel like they belong.
Principal Christian Woods delivered the message as she entered her first year at the helm of the Hollister School District site. She is joined by new Assistant Principal Shanieka Richard...
Hollister man accused of molesting minors
Hollister Police on Nov. 17 arrested a 74-year-old man accused of molesting a number of male juveniles since at least the early 1990s.
Gilbert Cortez, of Hollister, was arrested after a detailed investigation by the Hollister Police Department. He is accused of two felonies, and...
District partners with Legacy Church to brighten holidays
Students from each Hollister School District site will have a brighter holiday season due to a collaboration with Legacy Church.
The Hollister School District partnered with Legacy after church representatives approached Social Emotional Coordinator Eliana Delgadillo asking how they could help provide donated gifts to...
