Bailey Cotter powers San Benito girls basketball team
For many high school sports teams at this time, having fun and enjoying the experience of playing a season supersedes wins and losses—especially given what’s happened in the last year dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Christopher and San Benito’s girls basketball teams—while still wanting to...
La Patrona puts a twist on Mexico City street food
Prior to opening La Patrona Comida Mexicana, Kevin Aldana was like most people struggling to get a job during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in his market.
The 27-year-old Hollister resident had graduated from UC Davis with a degree in sociology with an emphasis in law...
County destroys illegal hemp garden
Police confiscated nearly 7,000 illegal hemp plants following an investigation into an illegal cultivation operation on Ladd Lane, according to authorities.
Student creates sensory path at local school for Eagle Scout project
Ever since Hollister High School senior Jake Varnes finished his time as a student at Cerra Vista Elementary School, he wanted to find some way to give back to the school. He found a path toward doing just that with his Eagle Scout project.
Varnes...
Safeway employee tests positive for Covid-19
Safeway confirmed on June 2 that an employee at its store on Tres Pinos Road in Hollister has a confirmed case of Covid-19.
Recruitment begins for San Benito County Civil Grand Jury
San Benito County Superior Court Presiding Judge J. Omar Rodriguez is seeking community-oriented individuals to submit applications for participation in the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury.
A press release from the court says the Civil Grand Jury is “an essential element of the judicial system committed...
Gilroy man dies in Highway 25 collision
A Gilroy man died in a traffic accident on Highway 25 northwest of Hollister Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Local Scene: Maggiora wins scholarship, Cardboard Challenge returns
Maggiora receives national scholarship
Hollister resident Ashley Maggiora is one of 16 students being awarded a scholarship for academic achievement, community service and leadership by the Goulds Water Technology Professional Dealer’s Association (GPDA). The scholarship is open to students in the U.S. and Canada.
“Every year,...
San Benito High student survives TV talent show
San Benito High School junior Yvette Fragozo made it to the quarterfinals of the television show “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento” on Estrella TV.
The next stage of the competition is on hold during the shelter-in-place order due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the show will...
Local Scene: Literacy summit scheduled for Jan. 25
Help address literacy challenges at Jan. 25 summit
Local education officials and experts will host a literacy summit in San Benito County next week in order to address the achievement gap in reading and language arts education among local students.
The SBCOE Literacy Summit: Unlocking a...
