County honors veterans by participating in Operation Green Light
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 approved a series of actions to recognize and support local veterans as part of the nationwide Operation Green Light for Veterans initiative.
At the meeting, the board adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for...
Authorities investigate Aug. 3 crash that killed two in San Benito County
Authorities are investigating an Aug. 3 traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of two people in south San Benito County.
The solo vehicle crash happened about 12:35am on Cienega Road north of Limekiln Road. A vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a tree and...
City officials approve downtown parklet program
San Benito Street in downtown Hollister is undergoing some major construction this week and city officials are hoping it’ll pave a new road to reopening the economy.
The Hollister City Council unanimously approved a parklet program on Oct. 19 that will assist businesses during the...
Newly elected county supervisors take oaths of office
The public got a chance to see a trio of new faces, and the return of a familiar one, accepting their elected roles on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors as they took an oath of office so they can serve their community...
Booster shots available in San Benito County
A third Covid-19 booster shot is available for certain individuals in San Benito County who are previously vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine. Those previously vaccinated with Pfizer should receive a booster shot if they are: age 65 and older; long-term care residents; or age...
South Valley Symphony seeks volunteers on stage and on the board
South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to perform and to serve on its nonprofit board of directors.
Musical talent is wanted on stage, with rehearsals starting Aug. 28 for the next SVS concert scheduled for Oct. 12. Violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists are especially...
Downtown Hollister events are returning
A trio of downtown Hollister’s staple events are returning this year.
The Downtown Wine & Beer Stroll will take place on San Benito Street Aug. 21 from 1-5pm. Tickets are $35 through Aug. 5. For information, call the Hollister Downtown Association at 831.636.8406.
The 34th Annual...
San Benito High baseball team hopes experience will be key in potential CCS championship run
Four high school baseball teams in the Weeklys South Valley coverage area—Christopher, Live Oak, San Benito and Sobrato—found out where they were placed after the Central Coast Section seeding meeting on May 18.
All opening round/quarterfinal games take place Saturday. Live Oak (18-8), the Blossom...
Hollister teacher arrested on suspicion of child pornography
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Hollister Prep School teacher on suspicion of possession of child pornography, authorities announced on Feb. 13.
Rory Dickson is being held on felony charges at San Benito County Jail without bail, the sheriff’s office said. School...
Homeless Coalition names new executive director
The Board of the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers for Monterey and San Benito Counties (CHSP) announced that Genevieve Lucas-Conwell is the new incoming Executive Director of the Coalition.
Joining CHSP from the Bay Area, Lucas-Conwell has served alongside the unhoused population in both San...
