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The year 2020 was supposed to be a celebratory one for San Benito Stage Company.  Its 20th revival season had already begun in February with performances of its adult show, “California Suite,” and was gearing up for its children’s musical, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”—already...

For nearly two years, Gilroy residents anxiously awaited the city’s only movie theater to reopen while it underwent an extensive renovation. The CineLux Gilroy Cafe and Lounge at 6851 Monterey St. was ready to reopen its doors in March, inviting the community to gander at...

A stretch of road alongside Highway 101 could soon be home to a tunnel complex turned wildlife crossing under the busy highway. The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County announced Sept. 9 in a press release that it has agreed to purchase the 2,600-acre Rocks...

The number of new Covid-19 cases continues to fluctuate in San Benito County and public health officials have reported another jump in the local death count. As of Sept. 8, county officials reported a 10th death and 1,207 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county,...

The Hollister Police Department arrested a local transient for unlawfully causing a fire of a city building near Park Hill early Saturday morning.     Jorge Sanchez Reyes, 32, was charged with felony arson and additional drug related charges and is currently being held at the San...

Police and sheriff’s deputies on Monday arrested a shooting suspect after a tense six-hour standoff on Churchill Road that could have ended in tragedy, according to authorities. About 5:45pm Sept. 7, San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies received a call from a male resident on the...

The Drive-Thru Taco and Chavela Festival and Car Expo was supposed to be an extravagant event to help kick off a new weekly farmers market at Bolado Park. However, event coordinator Joel Mijares said the scorching sun didn’t help attract a crowd like he hoped...

The Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating allegations that a group opposing the Strada Verde proposal violated a number of campaign regulations. A complaint filed Sept. 1 with the FPPC by Michael A. Columbo on behalf of the Yes on N committee stated that a...

Hollister Police last Sunday arrested a 19-year-old man and two teen girls after officers found an illegal rifle in their vehicle, according to authorities.

A heatwave is set to return during the Labor Day Weekend with possible record breaking temperatures expected to be set across the Central Coast.  San Benito County officials on Sept. 3 announced that the National Weather Service issued an “Excessive Heat Warning” starting Sept. 5...