Police: Juvenile arrested with gun, drugs
Police arrested a Hollister juvenile last week for possession of a firearm and drugs, according to authorities.
Ryen Ortiz to play D-1 soccer; Balers aim to finish season strong
Ryen Ortiz and Laine Lowi are cherishing the last couple of games they have together playing on the San Benito High girls soccer team.
Best friends since preschool, the two will go their separate ways after they graduate, Ortiz to the University of North Carolina-Greensboro...
San Benito High’s field of dreams
Friday night’s contest against North Salinas—a 60-30 San Benito High win—was the last regular-season football game at Andy Hardin Stadium—and possibly ever—if the Haybalers don’t end up hosting a playoff game this season.
The stadium will still host soccer events this winter, along with track...
Hazel Hawkins faces possible closure in 2023
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital employees received notices this week indicating the Hollister hospital could close as soon as February 2023, according to HHMH administrators.
The hospital’s issuing of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN) to its employees follows a string of unfortunate financial announcements from...
Pedestrian struck, killed on San Felipe Road
The Hollister Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian on San Felipe Road early Friday morning.
A 49-year-old man, who had a last known address from the San Jose area, was struck and killed on Nov. 12. Police...
Decision on pot grows delayed
The Hollister Planning Commission on Aug. 22 postponed its decision on two large cannabis growing operations at the request of the applicants.
Felipe Nine, LLC is seeking approval to construct 220,000 square feet of greenhouses for a cannabis cultivation facility on 773 San Felipe Road....
Mountain lion dies after shooting by police in Hollister
A young mountain lion that was shot by police on Aug. 26 in a residential area of Hollister died in the care of emergency veterinarians, according to authorities.
The Hollister Police Department said its officers fired their weapons at the animal as it charged at...
Navy practice bombs targeted San Benito
Grassy pasture land off Santa Ana Valley Road east of Hollister played a part in winning World War II.
The Hollister 12th Naval District Target Number Five served as a training ground for U.S. Navy aviators to hone their skills in dive bombers from the...
