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April 5, 2026

Mayor expects city to request multiple bids for newsletter

Mayor Ignacio Velazquez said his idea for a print newsletter is a means to improve Hollister’s communication with the public and prevent the spread of misinformation. He also suggested that staff officials will have to solicit multiple bids before moving forward.

Free fingerprinting for children

Assemblyman Luis A. Alejo, D-Salinas, and the Gilroy California Highway Patrol are partnering to invite local families to have their child fingerprinted for free at the Mexican American Community Services Agency's 7th Annual “Dia Del Niño.”

County designates fire stations as ‘safe surrender sites’

The county has established four area fire stations as "safe surrender sites" where parents can brings infants within 72 hours of their birth rather than abandoning them, according to an announcement from the Hollister Police Department.

Geocache enthusiasts abound at Hollister Hills

Geocache enthusiasts gathered at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreational Area for a day of searching for the hidden treasures in 4-by-4s in the Upper Ranch area of the park.

Supervisor shoots neighbor’s dogs after attack outside house

San Benito County Supervisor Anthony Botelho recently shot and injured a neighbor’s two pit bulls using a shotgun outside his home after they had attacked his own dog.

Updated: Council approves launch of newsletter for $20K yearly

Hollister council members Monday night approved the launch of a city newsletter – a quarterly publication put together by planning department staff members estimated to cost $5,000 for each edition’s design, printing and distribution.

City weighs launching newsletter for $20K a year

Hollister council members Monday night are set to consider launching a city newsletter – a quarterly publication put together by planning department staff members that would cost $5,000 for each edition’s design, printing and distribution.

Board defends hefty salary for interim president

The Gavilan College Board of Education is defending its controversial decision to shell out $20,000 to a 30-day interim president, despite some backlash from students, staff and community members.

Updated: Bowling was first woman elected to county board

For more than 20 years while running her insurance business started in the late ’60s, Rita Bowling shared an office with then-Supervisor Frank Sabbatini

Civil grand jury seeks members for the 2013-14 term

Applications are again available for the San Benito County civil grand jury, the watchdog group that is charged with keeping an eye on local government each year.

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