Local group wins right to play in Battle of the Bands
The local band One Direction says, "When all you see is up, there's only one way to go!" They certainly seem to be living up to their name quickly.
Nonprofits honor 47 residents at Philanthropy Day
Many people might agree that what makes San Benito County a great place to live is the people, and that was personified at a recent gathering to honor the community's abundance of volunteers.
Should Hollister elect a mayor?
It has been a point of debate among Hollister residents and officials for years, but in June it looks like voters will finally get the chance to decide if they want a mayor elected by the city's entire citizenry.
Hearing delayed again to weigh new trial for convicted molester
The court hearing to consider whether a convicted molester should get a new trial has been delayed until mid-December, according to court records.
Apparent murder-suicide in Gilroy
Neighbors in a manicured neighborhood off Santa Teresa Boulevard were "shocked" Monday morning after San Jose police sergeant Christopher Shimek apparently killed his wife, then turned a gun on himself Sunday night.
Fremont Peak rock climber falls off ledge, prompting rescue
A woman fell about 15 feet off a rock ledge at Fremont Peak on Friday afternoon, causing unknown injuries and prompting a rescue from local and state authorities, according to the San Benito County Sheriff's Office.
‘Broken sidewalk’ worries local couple
A local couple recently emailed the Pinnacle looking for some help with what they called a “broken sidewalk” in front of a building at 470 Tres Pinos Road in Hollister.
Riders injured when motorcycle hits deer on Highway 25
Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident involving a deer on Highway 25 near Pinnacles National Monument late Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol's online reporting database.
Small earthquake shakes San Juan Bautista
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake shook near San Juan Bautista late Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A Girl Scout’s golden opportunity
A small group of high school girls in San Benito County make the commitment to achieve the highest honor in the Girl Scout world each year – the Gold Award. To achieve the honor, Girl Scouts have to propose an idea that will have a long-lasting impact on their community and they need to be dedicated to completing the project by the October after graduating from high school.












