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Earlier this spring, students at Pinnacles Community, San Andreas Continuation and Santa Ana Opportunity School honored Cesar Chavez's contributions to the rights of migrant farmworkers through art and writing, says a press release from the San Benito County Office of Education.  The students were recognized...

The Hollister High School Winter Percussion Ensemble took their talents to the stage earlier this month.  The youth band, led by Director Michael Tabrizi, performed March 16 at Gavilan College for the annual Bach To Blues concert at the college’s theater at the main campus...

The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...

Local seniors were treated Dec. 2 to Mirastar Federal Credit Union’s “Teddy Bears on Patrol” initiative at the Hollister Senior Center. Employees of the credit union visited the senior center on West Street and donated teddy bears for dozens of seniors who were there for...

San Benito Stage Company will bring “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for two weekends beginning July 10 and continuing through July 25 at the Hollister High School Auditorium. The production features a cast of 55 ranging in age from 10-60, according to...

Join symphony board The nonprofit South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Applicants should have a strong interest in helping to shape the symphony’s activities in coming years and becoming a part of the organization’s long-standing traditions. The board is...

Ladd Lane Elementary School students showed true colors—from heads to toes—as part of another successful Walk-A-Thon fundraiser and Color Run.  On Friday, Oct. 6, Ladd Lane held the walk and coinciding run, with proceeds from the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year going toward the...

Hollister is more often associated with agriculture and motorcycle rallies than a bustling art scene. However, if you look hard enough while driving throughout the city you might notice a splash of color breaking up the otherwise earth-toned streets.   Adorning the walls of local businesses,...

Tribe hopes partnership with Trust for Public Land will help fight against building on ancestral lands

The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus. The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...