Covid-19: Public health officials report 16th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases continuing to rise in the county including another death in their latest newsletter.
As of Nov. 24, county officials have reported 16 deaths and 1,767 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus...
Balers primed for league championship run
San Benito High boys basketball coach Bo Buller was expecting the Haybalers football team to win a Central Coast Section championship and qualify for a state bowl game.
As such, he would be without the services of two of his hoops standouts—Tyler Pacheco and Jayden...
Staying safe in the dirt
As springtime warms up and the long summer months approach, Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area will be welcoming a growing crowd of dirt bike and all terrain vehicle enthusiasts—with an emphasis on safety.
From May 14-21, volunteers, staff and other experts will offer the...
Hazel Hawkins seeks $250M for seismic upgrades
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is hoping to secure state funding so it can complete a mandatory seismic upgrade by 2030, according to hospital staff. Such a project is expected to cost the Hollister hospital at least $250 million.
Senate Bill 1953, known as the Hospital...
Strada Verde developer asks county to halt environmental study
San Benito County officials clarified late last week that the developer of the proposed Strada Verde Innovation Park—which was the subject of a failed November 2020 ballot initiative—has asked the county to pause its work on the project’s application.
“As a result, work on the...
San Benito County office of education names employees of the year
The San Benito County Office of Education recognized some of the county’s most inspiring educators at the annual Certificated and Classified Employee of the Year celebration on May 25 at the Hollister High School auditorium.
The awards ceremony is held annually to honor school staff...
City of History is the place to be for antiques
With a mission in town that dates back to 1797, it’s no surprise San Juan is an antique hotbed. Last Sunday, the town’s Rotary Club hosted the 52nd annual Antiques and Collectibles Fair for a crowd from all over the Bay Area.
The free annual...
Current San Benito High, recent graduates advance to National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Wyoming
Despite having only practiced once or twice together before the California High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Bishop June 13-18, Billy Aviles and Carson Jones finished as the runners-up in team roping.
The performance earned them a spot in the National High School Rodeo...
Hollister man sentenced to prison for DUI
Fernando Buenrostro Estrada, 37, of Hollister, was sentenced to 16 months in prison after he pleaded no contest to felony driving under the influence, according to Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni.
Estrada also admitted that his blood alcohol content at the time of...
Temporary changes to recycling pickup
“To reduce employee exposure to COVID-19, Recology is requiring all extra recyclable material to be inside of the Recology cart in order to be serviced,” reads a county notice.
