Police say Hollister woman allowed puppy to die
Police arrested a Hollister resident on suspicion of felony animal cruelty after authorities observed a four-month-old puppy dying at the suspect’s home, Hollister Police said.
Hollister Police Animal and Care and Services earlier this month received a report of a local resident who had failed...
Local Scene: South Valley Symphony performs Dec. 14
Local land trusts receive grant funding
Two area land trusts received more than $200,000 worth of grants from the California Council of Land Trusts’ Capacity Building Grant Program.
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust, based in Santa Cruz County, received $105,500 for stewarding ancestral lands, says a...
Kathy Johnson named interim foundation CEO
The Community Foundation for San Benito County this week announced its board has appointed Kathy Johnson as its interim CEO.
Johnson brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the local foundation, says a press release from the Community Foundation for San Benito...
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
Seeking purpose on the stage
South Valley Civic Theatre once again steps up to conquer the stage with the 2013 Revival production of “Pippin.”
Opening Nov. 16 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, the show promises to deliver stunning performances, vibrant choreography and acrobatics and an unforgettable story that resonates...
Latest election results: Local turnout exceeds 64%
Local voters have chosen to slow the growth in San Benito County, opted for a new mayor and two new city council members in Hollister and delivered mixed views on their desired future for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, according to the latest Nov. 5...
Hollister field hockey shines again
After a spell of growth since its founding in 2015, the Hollister field hockey program has ascended to the heights—four straight solid years and four years of reaching the Central Coast Section playoffs.
The Balers’ record in that span is 42-18-4 in a competitive sport,...
Sports Roundup: Hollister field hockey finishes 6-1-2 in PCAL play
Hollister HS Football (4-5 overall, 1-4 PCAL Gabilan Division)
Recent results: Lost 24-10 at Everett Alvarez
Upcoming games: 7:30pm Nov. 8 vs. Salinas
NOTES: Cole Seymour rushed 22 times for 155 yards and a touchdown in the Alvarez game.
Hollister HS Flag Football (19-6 overall, 13-1 PCAL Gabilan...
Measure X: Hollister hospital measure is narrowly favored in Nov. 5 election
Measure X, San Benito Health Care District's initiative to approve the sale of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to Michigan-based Insight Health, is on its way to being passed, according to the latest election results
With 40.57% of votes cast, the "Yes" vote is leading with...
Election 2024: Hollister city council shifts to slow growth
The Hollister City Council race could see both incumbents ousted as a pair of slow growth candidates take the lead in the Nov. 5 District 1 and District 4 contests.
Newcomer Rudy Picha has a commanding lead over current District 1 council member Rick Perez...