Local News

After Morgan Hill resident Kristina Andrews lost her daughter, Kourtney, to a drowning accident about six years ago, the local mother knew she wanted to do something to help prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies.  The desire to make a difference continued to grow...

Dinsmore named to dean’s list Avery Dinsmore, of Hollister, was named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the fall semester. Dinsmore is a political communications major and a member of the class of 2025.  Perez earns academic honors Leslie Perez, of Hollister, was recently elected to...

Having played just four matches through the first three weeks of the season, Hollister High girls water polo coach Rachel Smithee is looking forward to the team getting more match time.  “We have the next two weekends where we’re doing tournaments so I think it’s...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that the state is “setting our eyes on fully reopening by June 15—with commonsense measures like masking.” Newsom made the announcement via Twitter, and reiterated the state’s plan to eventually forgo the current four-tiered, color-coded reopening system during...

A Hollister man was arrested after he stabbed two family members, attempting to kill one of the victims, according to police. About 10:38am Aug. 12, Hollister Police responded to a call reporting a disturbance at a home on the 400 block of Starling Lane, according...

Former counselor, educator and coach, Sal Mora, announced his candidacy July 6 for the office of Mayor of Hollister in the November election. Mora, currently a mortgage loan officer, said in a July 6 press release that Hollister is at “the crossroads of opportunity.”  “It always...

“Gravel Road,” an Australian documentary that follows the adventures of Aboriginal rock band Desert Stars as they embark on their first road tour, will screen in Morgan Hill April 10 as part of the 2022 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. Directed by Tristan Pemberton, the...

The San Benito County Arts Council is seeking applications for its 2023 Arts Express Grant Program.  The goal of the Arts Express Grant Program is to promote artistic and cultural engagement, accessibility, equity and diversity in San Benito County. Local artists, art groups, arts and...

Hollister Little League’s All Star teams continued its historic domination of District 9 this season, winning at the 10U, 11U and 12U level and finishing as the runner-up at the 9U level. It was a sterling performance once again by the storied Little League program....

Hollister’s newest—and only—independent bookstore opened Saturday to a large crowd browsing the aisles and buying some of their favorite reading material. Hills Bookstore, at 650 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister, not only has a wide variety of books, but also a children’s area, coffee...