Community Solutions’ programs help ease burden of the season
Struggling to make ends meet is a fact of life for many South County families, and the holiday season adds an additional burden. But thanks to Community Solutions, many of those families are provided a respite from their worries.
In 1977, when Nancy Neyer-Kinoshita joined...
County office seeks to remove education barriers for homeless youth
In recognition and support of National Homelessness Awareness month, the San Benito County Office of Education (SBCOE) gave away 200 Safeway gift cards and duffel bags to students who are identified under the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act, says a press release from the...
New hotel opens in Hollister
The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel, developed by Lotus Management, Inc., opened near the intersection of Highways 25 and 156 in Hollister last week.
The 93-room hotel, which shares a border with Santa Clara County, currently employs about 20 people, says a press...
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...
Amah Mutsun files complaint to stop Betabel project
The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band last week announced that it has filed a lawsuit against San Benito County to halt development of a new commercial project on Betabel Road, which sits on property that “holds significant historical, cultural and religious value” to the tribe.
The...
Roundabout construction continues at Highways 25, 156
Construction of a new traffic roundabout at the intersection of State Routes 25 and 156 near Hollister continues this week with work taking place behind protective concrete barriers, according to the California Department of Transportation.
Recently installed K-rail at all four approaches to the construction...
Rancho San Justo fair brings science to life
Sixth-grade teacher Hector Jimenez has organized science fairs the past two years at Rancho San Justo Middle School, with the latest one Nov. 16.
“It’s more of a museum science fair environment,” said Jimenez. “Students just walk around. Once they find a certain project they...
Falling eucalyptus tree kills two on U.S. 101
A eucalyptus tree that fell across the southbound lanes of US Highway 101 in wet and windy conditions early in the morning Dec. 11 caused three vehicles to crash, killing two people and injuring four others, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Officers responded to...
Hollister High girls soccer blends youth, experience
In Becky Bonner’s decade-long tenure as the Hollister High girls soccer coach, she’s never carried more than three freshmen on the team in a given year.
Until now. The Haybalers have eight freshmen and seven seniors to go along with sophomores and juniors filling out...
Hollister School District now hiring coaches
Are you interested in making a positive impact on local student-athletes while earning some money? The Hollister School District invites residents to submit applications for openings to coach afterschool sports programs.
The district is accepting applications for Season #1, which includes Girls Soccer and Boys...
