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San Benito County supervisors’ approval of a modified hemp ordinance Feb. 4 lifts a two-month moratorium on hemp operations in unincorporated areas of the county. The modified ordinance increases the setback requirements from 100 feet to 1,000 feet away from residential property boundaries, while also...

The Christopher and San Benito boys volleyball teams split two matches this season, with the Cougars winning the first time in three games and the Haybalers returning the favor by the exact score in their latest contest on May 20. Game scores were 25-17,...

The Anzar High Booster Club heavily relies on fundraising that’s done within the community to keep the athletics department up and running.  Proceeds from sales at the school’s fireworks booth brought in nearly $10,000 to purchase new uniforms, balls and upgrades to sporting equipment for...

With the Halloween and Dia de los Muertos holidays quickly approaching, public health officials are trying to get the word out that local children and families can celebrate safely and without risking further spread of Covid-19.

As of Aug. 17, there have been 848 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at four, according to county officials.  Confirmed cases include patients who have since recovered and those who are deceased. The data from the Public Health...

A 40-year-old Hollister man was shot and killed and another

Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Petty Officer 2nd Class Adon Olivares, a Hollister native, is one of those sailors. “My grandfather served in the Army and my dad also served, so I...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new stay-at-home order Thursday that will be targeted at regions of the state with diminished intensive care unit capacity as the state attempts to slow its surge of new Covid-19 cases.

Hollister VFW 9242 held a Veterans Day ceremony and Honor Walk on Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial Building on San Benito Street.  A little more than 100 people showed up to pay their respects for all the veterans who served in one of the...

San Benito County officials, legislative representatives and local parks and recreation enthusiasts celebrated more than a decade of collaboration and the development of a valuable community amenity July 1 at the groundbreaking of the Riverview Regional Park. Phase 1 of the park’s construction will begin...