Calaveras/AAA principal shares excitement about new role
When educator Shanieka Richard first moved to Hollister about six years ago, she noticed the sign outside the site shared by Calaveras Elementary School and Accelerated Achievement Academy proclaiming, “Two Great Schools ‒ One Awesome Learning Community.”
The schools’ shared campus was close to her...
More candidates line up to run for supervisor, mayor, council seats
With the nomination period closed for the Nov. 3 election, races for a partial county supervisor seat and offices for the City of Hollister feature crowded fields.
Former Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez qualified to run for his former District 5 seat on the board, after he...
Understanding the big impact of a small airport
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) shared this conversation with Hollister Municipal Airport Director Jeff Crechriou on the positive economic impact the airport—also known by its FAA identifier CVH—has on the tri-county region, the growth of advanced air mobility and the power of regional collaboration.
The...
SB County Probation employee arrested for possession of explicit images of a child
A San Benito County Probation Department employee has been charged with possession of sexually explicit images of a 13-year-old he was communicating with on social media, according to authorities.
Damon Jon Luecke, 53, of Gilroy, was charged by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office...
Operation Freedom Paws to host Paws with Patriots Wine Gala
Operation Freedom Paws will host its 15th Annual Paws with Patriots Wine Gala on Aug. 29 at Guglielmo Winery.
The San Martin-based nonprofit says this year’s gala is especially meaningful as Operation Freedom Paws celebrates a decade and a half empowering veterans, first responders, children...
Police to hold DUI checkpoint Aug. 14
Hollister Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits, starting 6pm Aug. 14 and continuing until 1:30am Aug. 15.
In a statement, the Hollister Police Department said DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired...
VTA asks public to weigh in on southwest Gilroy road extension
Transportation planners are preparing to begin an environmental study for a project that will extend Santa Teresa Boulevard to the intersection of Highways 101 and 25 in Gilroy, and are asking the public and stakeholders to offer their input.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...
San Benito County nonprofit donates $1m to Cal Poly Animal Health Center
The Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for San Benito County, awarded a $1 million grant to Cal Poly’s Charles and Claire Jacobson Animal Health Center, providing transformational support for student learning and animal care.
The funding will enhance hands-on...
Hollister has new location for free mattress dropoff
Residents and businesses in San Benito County can now recycle their unwanted mattresses and box springs with the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program for free at a new site in San Benito County, says a press release from the nonprofit.
RJR Recycling, 1771...
Visionary Women’s Luncheon to honor three local leaders
Three local women will be honored for their leadership and service at an upcoming Visionary Women’s Luncheon in Hollister.
Ann Marie Sayers, Lucy Rodriguez and Rachel Perez will be recognized at the Aug. 22 luncheon, and annual event hosted by the Latino Coalition of San...
