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December 21, 2025

Courthouse dedication set for October

The local court system is hosting a dedication ceremony Oct. 10 for the recently completed courthouse.

Gav trustee dies of brain trauma

Morgan Hill resident and Gavilan College trustee Mike Davenport, who suffered a severe head injury when he fell off the roof of his motor home nearly two weeks ago, died as a result of his injuries at San Jose Regional Medical Center today.

Hollister fire chief set to retire in April

Hollister Fire Chief Fred Cheshire, subject of the fire union's no-confidence vote earlier this year, is set to retire in April.

Council denies electric vehicle station from AMBAG

The Association of Monterey Bay Governments had proposed an

Dispensary call delayed as dialogue heats up

The city was a bit hazy on details of new statewide cannabis rules. After learning of mistakes in the state-mandated review process for new pot shops—including not noticing a public hearing as required—Hollister council members Monday pushed off a consideration that could establish rules for...

City weighs use of floating wetland for waste treatment

Hollister council members Monday are set to hear about a proposal for an alternative treatment method at the wastewater plant that involves a floating wetland using plants instead of aerators.

Audio: Listen to public comment on the draft oil and gas ordinance

Local residents and other stakeholders share their thoughts on changes to the oil and gas ordinance in San Benito County. Some of the speakers include local residents Jim Paxton, Pat Lerman, along with others. Representatives from the California Independent Petroleum Association, the Center for Biological Diversity and Monterey Coast Keepers also shared their thoughts.

Sheriff feels pain for longtime colleagues in Santa Cruz

With 22 years spent in the Watsonville Police Department and many relationships built in Santa Cruz County, the San Benito County sheriff was hit especially hard when he learned about the two officers killed on duty in late February.

Anti-Obama display in Morgan Hill uses watermelons, noose

An apparent political and racist display aimed toward President Barack Obama at an east Morgan Hill residence hasn’t caused much of a stir within the immediate neighborhood which consists mostly of small farms and ranch houses, but has inspired widespread commentary on the Internet accusing the owner of racism and hatred.

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