Photos: Fun in the streets of San Juan Bautista
Local residents, visitors, families and friends enjoyed sunny skies and mild temperatures this past weekend as they ate, shopped, danced—and otherwise let loose—at the San Juan Bautista Street Festival.
The festivities took place March 28-29 in the city’s historic downtown. Third Street and some side...
Three men arrested after shots fired along Stallion Way
San Benito County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three people March 26 after responding to reports that someone was firing a gun outside a Hollister home.
Deputies got the call at about 8pm, and headed to the 800 block of Stallion Way.
Three males were reportedly seen...
Police investigate fatal Hollister collision as homicide
The Hollister Police Department is investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred in the 1900 block of Poplar Court, and authorities think the deadly incident was the result of an altercation.
About 2am March 28, Hollister Police officers were dispatched to...
San Juan Bautista schedules street closures for Street Festival
The Great San Juan Bautista Street Festival on March 28-29 will result in temporary street closures in the historic downtown. The city sent out a notice of the weekend street closures to residents, businesses and visitors so everyone can plan ahead.
Specifically, streets to be...
Mabie Skilled Nursing opens new Tranquility Rooms for patients
The Mabie Skilled Nursing Facilities at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital have unveiled two newly designed Tranquility Rooms—one at each location—offering a therapeutic environment dedicated to residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive or mental health conditions, hospital officials announced this week.
These innovative...
Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista celebrates 30 years
The Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista this year marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of community impact, international service and local fellowship. Since its founding, the club has been a cornerstone of the Mission City, funding youth scholarships, supporting local non-profits and...
San Andreas named a California Model Continuation School
The San Benito County Office of Education proudly announced that San Andreas Continuation High School (SACHS) has been recognized as a Model Continuation School by the California Department of Education.
Only about 59 of the state’s 430 continuation high schools earned the prestigious designation that...
Science Alive marks 25th anniversary with Gavilan College event
Hundreds of young students were introduced to the excitement of hands-on learning at Gavilan College on March 7, while also celebrating the 25th anniversary milestone of the college’s Science Alive program.
Over the years, Science Alive has offered interactive activities, demonstrations and exploration to thousands...
‘School of Rock’ coming to Hollister High stage
Hollister High School’s theater program over the next two weekends will perform “School of Rock The Musical,” a production that has inspired its student cast to learn new instruments and dance routines—among other stage skills—and carries a message that resonates with the young actors...
Police arrest Hollister man for soliciting a minor
Hollister Police recently arrested a subject on suspicion of exploiting a minor over the internet and via cell phones.
On Feb. 10, the Hollister Police Department was contacted by a representative of the group Child Safety Soldiers, which uses adult decoys to pose as children...
