Local Scene: County administrator on medical leave
Espinosa on medical leave
San Benito County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa is currently out on a medical leave of absence, according to a press release from the county. Earlier this year, Espinosa had considered retiring due to his health issue, but his situation has “evolved.”
During...
San Benito softball team aims for storybook ending in CCS playoffs
With top-seed Homestead losing in the opening round of the Central Coast Section Division II playoffs on Monday, the San Benito softball team now has home field advantage the rest of the way. Haybalers coach Andrew Barragan isn’t looking ahead, but he couldn’t help...
Former Sobrato, CHS, GHS and Hollister standouts lead resurgent Gavilan College women’s volleyball
After struggling through a one-win season last year, the Gavilan College women’s volleyball team is back on track.
Entering the week, the Rams were 5-3, having won four of their last five matches. They’re doing it with a similar formula and a familiar face in...
Supporters, opponents spend big on San Benito County hospital measure
San Benito County voters have the fate of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in their hands this Nov. 5 election as they decide on a ballot measure proposing its sale to an out of state company.
Measure X is the final step in the San Benito...
County calls for bars, breweries to shut down
Bars and breweries in Hollister may have to shut down this weekend and beyond following some modifications made by the state due to rising cases of Covid-19.
San Benito County officials announced July 8 that Dr. David Ghilarducci, county interim health officer, issued an order...
Hollister resident and MVC senior James Ponzio caps prep cross country career in style
James Ponzio didn’t get the result he wanted in the Central Coast Section Cross Country Championships at the famed Crystal Springs Course in Belmont on Nov. 12.
So, two weeks later in the biggest race of his career in the CIF State Championships at Woodward...
Pile driving work to impact residents, motorists along Highway 156 project
Noisy, high-impact construction work will occupy the Highway 156 Improvement Project with a pile driving operation starting July 3, according to Caltrans.
The pile driving will begin in the area of the neighborhoods near Mission Farms RV Park and the Copperleaf community. The operation will...
Hollister announces new hours for animal shelter
Hollister Police Animal Care and Services will adjust the public hours of operation at the Hollister Animal Shelter, the police department announced Sept. 30. Beginning immediately, the shelter will be open to the public from 12-5pm, Monday through Friday.
The temporary adjustment is necessary due...
Newsom replaces watchlist with new tiered reopening system
By Tony Nuñez
The state revealed a new, more “stringent” four-tiered reopening system that will allow counties to begin opening their economies depending on their Covid-19 case and test positivity rates.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 28 announced the new system–effective Aug. 31– that replaces the...
Robotics FIRST
San Benito County’s growing and enthusiastic community of robotics students and mentors held an inaugural Robotics Community Day at Hollister High School’s Science & Robotics building April 15.
Families, kids and anyone interested in robotics and STEM education were treated to demonstrations and presentations by...
