High-Speed Rail exec says project at ‘turning point’
The construction of California’s high-speed rail system is at a “turning point” as a stretch of the project through the Central Valley is on track for completion in the next few years, the project’s chief executive said Tuesday.
A 119-mile stretch of the rail system...
Hollister High’s Madeline Bermudez having quite a summer on softball circuit
After a stellar sophomore season hitting leadoff and playing left field for the Hollister High softball team, Madeline Bermudez had a lot to look forward to this summer.
The incoming junior recently suited up for Team Mexico’s 16U team in the Triple Crown International Challenge,...
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero looks ahead for potential title shot
At a time when most professional boxers are either retired or washed up, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1) still has plenty left in the tank.
That much was evident after the 38-year-old Gilroy native won a unanimous decision over Victor Ortiz in a welterweight...
San Benito High extends summer meal program
San Benito High School will continue providing free breakfast and lunch meals to anyone 18 years old or younger, regardless of whether they’re a student or not.
Adam Breen, public information officer, on Aug. 31 said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the...
Artists selected to install two public art projects in San Benito County
The San Benito County Arts Council, along with local artists, community members and representatives from California Department of Transportation, recently selected three artists through a statewide call-for-artists to create and install new public artworks for two Clean California Projects in San Benito County.
The first...
Meet the candidates: San Benito County Supervisor, District 4
Three candidates are on the June 7 ballot for San Benito County Supervisor District 4: Tony Avilla, Angela Curro and Elia Salinas.
Avilla grew up in Santa Clara County and served in the U.S. Air Force before he began working for his family’s construction company,...
Seniors treated to new teddy bears in Hollister
Local seniors were treated Dec. 2 to Mirastar Federal Credit Union’s “Teddy Bears on Patrol” initiative at the Hollister Senior Center.
Employees of the credit union visited the senior center on West Street and donated teddy bears for dozens of seniors who were there for...
Trust, Foster Ranch protect more ag acreage
The San Benito Agricultural Land Trust recently completed steps to permanently protect another portion of Phil Foster Ranch in San Benito County’s fertile San Juan Valley.
With assistance from two public funding programs, SBALT has acquired an agricultural easement that brings the total protected acreage...
Local Scene: Caltrans will restrict left turns onto Hwy. 156
Kirkland named to Dean’s List
Samuel Kirkland, of Hollister, was named to the LeTourneau University fall 2023 Dean’s List. Kirkland is majoring in Aircraft Systems, says a press release from the university.
The Dean's List recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50...
Photos: Scarlet Regiment Tournament of Bands
Rain or shine, the Scarlet Regiment Tournament of Bands was going to take place at Andy Hardin Stadium on Oct. 23.
Luckily there was no rain storm on Saturday night as nine different scarlet regiments from schools in the tri-county area competed at San Benito...
