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March 6, 2026

Hollister seeks to slow local traffic

The City of Hollister is seeking public input for the next phase of “traffic calming” projects to slow down motorists in local neighborhoods and improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other travelers. One such project is already underway on Central Avenue in northwest Hollister. Currently...

Pedestrian dies in collision on Sunnyslope Road

Two pedestrians were struck by a drunk driver in Hollister Sunday night, and one of the victims died as a result of the collision, police said. Hollister Police arrested the driver, Manuel Martinez Vazquez, 23, on suspicion of DUI, vehicular manslaughter and other charges in...

Balers graduate Julia Hicks is a CCS champion

As Julia Hicks heard the final results in the discus throw confirming she was a Central Coast Section champion, she received a hug from her event coach, Bob Rawles, who told the recent San Benito HIgh graduate he was beaming with pride in her...

Haybalers can’t climb Sequoia in CCS title game loss

On the cusp of winning its first Central Coast Section championship in program history, the San Benito High baseball team fell flat in a 11-4 loss to Sequoia of Redwood City on Saturday in the Division II title contest. The Haybalers have now made...

Monterey County fire grows to 200 acres; evacuations in place

A wildland fire southeast of Big Sur in Los Padres National Forest that has charred around 200 acres in steep, rugged terrain has led to mandatory evacuations. Monterey County officials have issued evacuation orders for Tassajara Road, from the Tassajara Zen Center to China Camp...

New Cal-OSHA rules allow vaccinated workers to forego masks

Fully vaccinated workers will no longer be required to wear a mask regardless of whether their co-workers are unvaccinated following new guidance Thursday from the state's workplace safety agency. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to...

Podcast: Coming down the final stretch | Cover 3 Sports

https://soundcloud.com/cover3sports/season-1-episode-3-coming-down-the-final-stretch In this week’s episode, Emanuel Lee and Juan Reyes will recap what happened with some of the local softball teams in the CCS championships. Then they'll dive into the CCS baseball championships, find out which teams have a chance to bring home a title. And finally,...

Photos: Water park fun at Valley View

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory yesterday, urging residents to drink plenty of fluids and try to stay as cool as possible. One way to stay cool for a group of kids was to visit Valley View Park in Hollister, which features a...

San Benito baseball team looks to make history

Two down, one to go. The San Benito High baseball team finds itself on the verge of history after a 2-0 win over Mountain View on Wednesday in a Central Coast Section Division II playoff semifinal. The No. 2 seed Haybalers (17-9) play host...

Highway 101/25 interchange work could begin in 2023

Transportation officials see a proposed interchange at Highways 101 and 25 as a way to relieve the chronic congestion through the corridor. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority hosted a virtual meeting June 9 to give the public an update on the years-in-the-making project south...

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