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August 1, 2026

Motorcycles take center stage in Hollister

Downtown Hollister was transformed into a buzzing motorcycle rally July 3 and 4 for the annual Independence Day Biker Rally. With the aroma of grilled foods wafting through the streets, hordes of visitors flocked to a closed off section of San Benito Street for...

Local Scene: Women’s History Movie Night

Blair named to Dean’s List DeAngelo E. Blair, of Hollister, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks “outstanding academic achievement” during the Fall 2022 semester, says a press release from the university. Students must have a GPA of 3.8...

Public health officials report five new virus deaths

San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting that the county saw a record of new Covid-19 deaths recorded over the span of a weekend. As of Jan. 4, the county reported five deaths of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County, making the toll...

Earthquake shakes Central Coast

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Central Coast at about 11:42am Tuesday, rattling window panes throughout the Bay Area. According to the United States Geologic Service, the temblor struck at a depth of 6.2 miles about 12 miles from San Jose. Some 583 people...

Health chains could keep bankrupt hospitals alive

Three California hospitals that declared bankruptcy earlier this year are hashing out deals that could bring back or save much-needed health care services for their communities.  Defunct Madera Community Hospital in the San Joaquin Valley, cash-strapped Beverly Community Hospital east of Los Angeles and Hazel...

Hollister Native American Gathering scheduled for July 15

The Hollister Native American Gathering committee, in collaboration with Laynee “BlueBird” Reyna and Elvira Zaragoza Robinson, invites Hollister and its surrounding communities to join Youth Alliance for the 1st Annual Hollister Native American Gathering, a vibrant and engaging event that aims to celebrate the...

SBSC brings Roald Dahl classic to Hollister stage

San Benito Stage Company will bring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for two weekends beginning July 10 and continuing through July 25 at the Hollister High School Auditorium. The production features a cast of 55 ranging in age from 10-60, according to...

SVCT brings door-slamming comedy to local stage

Mistaken identities, slamming doors and a Scottish hitman in a kilt are just a few of the comedic elements audiences can expect in South Valley Civic Theater's upcoming production of “An Unnecessary Farce,” opening April 26. The plot revolves around two inept police officers conducting...

Locals flock to downtown Hollister for National Night Out

Hollister Police and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office hosted the annual National Night Out at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister on Aug. 1. Local residents attended the nationwide event, which Hollister Chief of Police Carlos Reynoso said was a fantastic turnout with...

Watsonville man dies in Hollister traffic accident

A Watsonville man died and five other people were injured Saturday night in a multi-vehicle crash just north of Hollister, according to the California Highway Patrol.  About 7pm, a 27-year-old man from Tres Pinos, driving a Mazda 3 sedan was trying to make a U-turn...

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