Recyclers launch campaign to reduce contamination
San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM), in coordination with Recology San Benito County, began an outreach campaign in June 2020 to curb recycling contamination in the community. The next phase of the countywide Recycle Right campaign begins July 1 with the aim of...
Nomination period opens July 12 for council seat
The nomination period to fill the vacant District 3 seat on the Hollister City Council opens July 12.
The council agreed to hold an election on Nov. 2 after Honor Spencer resigned from her seat on April 19.
District 3, representing about 8,500 residents, covers central...
Council seeks legal advice before flying Christian flag over City Hall
The Hollister City Council will wait until it hears from the state attorney general before it considers raising the Christian flag in front of City Hall.
The council on June 21 voted 3-1 to request a letter from Attorney General Rob Bonta regarding the legality...
Taylor sworn in as San Benito Sheriff
A Watsonville native was sworn in as the 16th sheriff for San Benito County Friday under mild, sunny conditions in the front courtyard of the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister.
Eric Taylor, a Class of 1992 Watsonville High graduate, accepted the position in the...
State announces agreement to extend eviction moratorium
State officials announced an agreement Friday on an extension of the state's moratorium on pandemic-related evictions through Sept. 30.
The agreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders in the state Assembly and Senate will continue to protect tenants from being evicted due to an...
Bulldog Boxing Gym ordered to vacate longtime location
Zeke Lopez has trained hundreds of young boxers from San Benito County, whether they were on the path to a professional career or just for fun.
But those days may be coming to an end as Lopez earlier this month was issued a notice of...
Photos: Summertime in the S.B.C.
The summer season is officially here in San Benito County and local residents are looking for ways to have fun under the sun.
“Doni Bee,” a musician in Hollister, was practicing on his alto saxophone at Dunne Park on June 23. He said he recently...
Bonnet was on it: Recent San Benito grad caps off stellar career in the pool
Last month, Adam Bonnet put the finishing touches on a terrific water polo and swimming career at San Benito High by competing in the Central Coast Section Championships.
However, he wouldn’t have qualified for the meet had San Benito High not scheduled a last-minute contest...
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...
