Locals affected by storms are eligible for rental assistance
Residents who cannot live in their homes while repairing damage from the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21, or must find a new place to live, can apply for temporary rental assistance from FEMA, says a press release from the federal...
‘Pride and reflection’
Local residents and visitors of all ages enjoyed a light breeze and mild temperatures as they celebrated San Benito County’s 150th anniversary on July 27.
The celebration took place at the San Benito Historical Park in Tres Pinos, and featured live entertainment, roving artists (including...
Fire destroys two downtown Hollister businesses
A series of fires in downtown Hollister destroyed two family-owned businesses early in the morning Nov. 2, and authorities are investigating the cause of the blazes.
Local land trust applies for national accreditation
San Benito Agricultural Land Trust (SBALT) is applying for national accreditation, and is asking the public to submit comments in support of the prestige-enhancing designation.
SBALT has operated as a local nonprofit since 1993, and since then has worked with landowners and other agencies to...
‘Potential threat’ to school was unfounded, superintendent says
Police were called to Rancho San Justo School Oct. 15 in response to a “potential threat” on campus, but the threat turned out to be unfounded, according to school officials.
“At no point was there a credible threat on campus,” says a statement from Hollister...
Rodeo time!
The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show Parade returned to downtown Hollister Saturday for the first time in more than three years.
The parade—typically held as an annual preview to the San Benito County Rodeo—featured marching bands from area schools and communities, floats decorated and...
Hollister PD gains $50K grant to increase traffic enforcement
The Hollister Police Department received a $50,000 grant from state authorities for driver safety education and increased enforcement of dangerous and illegal driving practices.
The grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) will fund a new police...
Orgs donate 200 laptops to families in Hollister, Gilroy
The Monterey Peninsula Foundation teamed up with AT&T and Human-I-T to donate 200 laptop computers to the Youth Alliance and their families in Hollister on March 9.
The giveaway was part of the AT&T Connected Learning initiative, which aims to help address the digital divide...
Study: Employers fail to keep farmworkers safe from Covid
Although farm and food production workers were considered essential workers during the pandemic, many of California's food employers endangered those workers, violating Cal/OSHA's Covid-19 guidelines more often than most industries, a new report said.
The California Institute for Rural Studies’ report said farm and food...
