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January 2, 2026

The ground shook and buildings fell

Nearly 30 years ago, on Oct. 17, 1989, the Masonic Temple clock tower in Hollister was frozen at 5:04 pm, the exact time the 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake shook the Bay Area and Central Coast, causing massive destruction and claiming 67 lives. No Hollister residents...

Radio station organizers to host community meeting

Organizers hoping to develop a low-power community radio station in San Benito County are hosting an informational meeting next week.

Wild pigs causing problems around the area

Residents of Almaden Valley have recently been suffering from an invasion of wild pigs. These creatures have severely damaged a local golf course and many private yards, leaving lawns looking like a rototiller was set loose upon them. Needless to say, golfers and homeowners are dismayed, angry and frustrated at the extensive damage.

Pay cuts, furloughs possible for county workers

A county official said at this week's board of supervisors

South County Round Up

Time flies by

Details from SJB chamber case emerge in lawsuit

Although no charges have been filed and authorities have

Kiddie Parade marches through downtown Hollister

The festivities for Independence Day in downtown Hollister started off with a Kiddie Parade on Monday morning.  San Benito Street was briefly taken over by dozens of holiday-spirited children riding decked out bicycles, tricycles and battery-powered toy cars displaying the American flag. The kiddos were accompanied...

Hollister High recognizes Fall Sports Academic Team

Hollister High School recently announced the names of the school’s Fall Sports Academic Team of athletes who have competed on the field and demonstrated success in the classroom for the season.  The Academic Team members are: Lillian Mendonsa, Field Hockey, 4.67 GPA; Francesca Donati, Flag...

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