Census: San Benito one of fastest-growing counties in CA
San Benito was one of the three fastest-growing counties in California over the past decade, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released on Aug. 12.
The county’s total population as of April 1, 2020, was 64,209, according to the Census data. That’s a 16.2% jump...
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HDA executive director exiting role
Hollister Downtown Association Executive Director Corey Shaffer plans to resign from the organization in the coming months, she announced recently.
In the organization’s Aug. 3 newsletter, Shaffer said her plan is to slow down and spend more time with family and...
State to require all K-12 teachers to get vaccinated or test weekly
K-12 teachers across California will be required to prove their full vaccination status against Covid-19 by mid-October or be subject to weekly testing, state officials announced Wednesday.
The requirement via public health order from the California Department of Public Health will take effect Thursday, according...
Local tech manufacturer expands in Hollister and beyond
The seemingly non-stop growth of the international high tech industry has been a boon for Hollister-based Royal Circuit Solutions, which is on a “hiring spree” after merging with a southern California company in an ongoing effort to expand the local manufacturer’s printed circuit board...
Police arrest 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder
A 19-year-old Hollister man shot a victim during an argument Sunday night, and police arrested the shooter on suspicion of attempted murder, according to authorities.
At 10:24pm Aug. 8, Hollister Police responded to a call of shots fired on Circle Court, reads a press release...
San Benito County mulls vaccine requirement for employees
San Benito County employees could be required to receive the Covid-19 vaccine or get tested twice a week.
The board of supervisors voted 3-1 to direct staff to draft a policy that is scheduled to be considered on Aug. 24. Supervisor Peter Hernandez dissented.
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Hollister man, woman die in motorcycle crash
UPDATE AUG. 10:
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Timothy Chisholm and Casey Lea Stephens.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
A man and a woman from Hollister died in a crash involving their motorcycle Saturday afternoon on Hecker Pass Road in Watsonville.
Alyssa Gutierrez, public information officer...
San Benito Community Auction will be online Aug. 27-30
The 2021 San Benito Community Auction, which raises funds annually for local nonprofits, will take place online Aug. 27-30.
The virtual auction is a safe alternative for local organizations to raise funds in the pandemic era, and gives participants an opportunity to bid on a...
County to pursue sales tax ballot measure
San Benito County officials are exploring their options to put a 1% local sales tax on an upcoming election ballot to raise revenue for services, upgrades, new facilities and other projects.
Such a tax could generate up to $3.3 million in additional revenue for the...
Hollister Basketball Club driven by fundamentals and all-out effort
David Kaplansky started the Hollister Basketball Club (HBC) two years ago as a way to pass down what he’s learned about the game to the younger generation. Proper fundamentals are stressed, effort is demanded and understanding the nuances of the game are developed.
“At their...
