Supes approve county employee contracts
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 15 approved labor agreements with five union groups as well as unrepresented employees and department heads.
Pumpkin paradise
The time to go hunting for that perfect pumpkin is slowly running out and Swank Farms is one of the few places in San Benito County to still get the season’s favorite squash just in time for Halloween.
The pumpkin patch, at 4751 Pacheco Highway,...
Public health officials report three new virus deaths
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases have now broken the 5,000 mark, including three new deaths in their latest newsletter.
On Jan. 20, the county reported its 44th, 45th and 46th death of the novel coronavirus in San...
Council moves to ask voters to increase Hollister hotel tax
The Hollister City Council voted last week to put a proposed occupancy tax increase on the ballot for the November 2024 general election. If passed, this would be the first time since 1986 that voters will decide to increase the tax on hotel stays...
Police investigate July 4 shooting in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department is investigating a recent drive-by shooting that resulted in a 15-year-old boy suffering injuries.
On July 4, Hollister Police officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of San Benito Street following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 15-year-old male...
San Benito High to host in-person graduation ceremony
San Benito High School announced last week that it will host an in-person commencement ceremony for Class of 2020, no internet required.
Graduation Coordinator Brian DeCarli posted a video on YouTube that talked about a plan for the graduation to take place at Andy Hardin...
San Benito High swimming team improving, one lap at a time
For San Benito High swimming coaches Eric Taylor and Chelsea Marquez, the joy in coaching comes in seeing their athletes improve, learn life lessons and have fun in the process.
To that end, Marquez and Taylor are thoroughly enjoying their time working together as the...
Authorities complete San Benito riverbed cleanup
City of Hollister and San Benito County authorities this week completed a cleanup of the San Benito River that resulted in the removal of tons of garbage and debris, including vehicles, mattresses, shopping carts and a boat.
The riverbed had become a site of illegal...
Bulldog Boxing is back in the ring at new location
It’s been a long and challenging path, but Hollister’s Bulldog Boxing Gym recently celebrated its grand opening at a new location on McCray Street.
Owner Zeke Lopez said after the nonprofit boxing gym had to leave its previous address more than a year ago, he...
Study: Job offshoring hits Hollister
The offshoring of U.S. jobs has accelerated in recent years, and the City of Hollister has seen a disproportionate loss of trade-related employment as a result, according to a study released last week
