Emerging from the darkness
On the outside, Trish Graves has everything—a devoted husband, a beautiful 4-year-old daughter, a breathtaking piece of ranchland in southern San Benito County.
On the inside, though, she is shattered.Trish is a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific for eight years....
Authorities warn of ‘potentially fraudulent’ Covid-19 testing sites
Recent “pop-up” Covid-19 testing sites in San Benito County and elsewhere in California may be fraudulent, and authorities are warning the public.
The county’s Public Health Services sent out a press release Jan. 13 stating its staff has been made aware of the temporary testing...
Lost girl
The winemaker dinner at La Niña Perdida Mexican Restaurant was a foodie’s heaven—an evening of magical food and wine pairings. Owner/Chef Miriam Vega served up five sublime courses while Vic and Mike Vanni, winemaker/owners of Solis Winery poured five of their brilliant wines.
“I have...
Cannabis business denied reconsideration
The Hollister City Council chose Tuesday night not to revisit a former medical cannabis business applicant after the owner asked for another chance. Additionally, two appeal hearings for California Finest and LLXP Corporation were pushed to the next council meeting on February 5.
Eric Hecht,...
Opening the can on another season at San Benito Foods
That certain waft of tomato chunks and a billow of steam from
Hollister Police investigate animal cruelty incident
Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who left an injured dog at the Hollister Animal Shelter, leaving the animal to suffer through the night before it had to be euthanized, according to authorities.
About 6:17am Sept. 19, Hollister Animal Control officers...
Feuding continues at City Council
The Hollister City Council’s infighting continued into the fall as council members filed additional complaints against one another.
A complaint to the California Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) filed by Councilmember Rolan Resendiz against Councilmember Honor Spencer over an alleged conflict of interest was denied...
Hollister High girls tennis comes up aces
Despite finishing as the runner-up to Notre Dame-Salinas for the second straight year in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Mission Division, the Hollister High girls tennis team has given longtime coach Ed Cecena and assistant coach Rick Espino plenty of joy this season.
“My highlight...
