Joey, Buddy and LadyGirl: Angels sent from Heaven
My dog Joey, named after Joe Montana of course, is my constant companion and fellow 49er fan. He always listens to me if I have complaints about how the team is doing and celebrates with me when they are doing well. He has his very own 49er jersey and wears it proudly on game days. Joey was found wandering alone in rural Hollister about a year and a half ago. Even though we don’t know his true heritage, he is most likely a Maltese mix.
City disputes first spill reached river
A technical report from the City of Hollister about two 2016 wastewater spills disputes that the first spill reached the San Benito River as previously reported.
On Jan. 13, the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board issued the City of Hollister a notice of...
Trump wants to open San Benito County land for oil wells
The federal Bureau of Land Management on May 10 announced a plan to open approximately 800,000 acres of public lands and underground federal mineral rights across California’s Central Coast to new oil and gas drilling, with specific targets in San Benito County—including areas surrounding...
San Benito grads step into the future
The blistering heat made for a warm visit to San Benito High School on Tuesday afternoon, but that wasn’t going to stop members of the Class of 2020 from celebrating their big day.
Kenneth Kliewer was one of 60 seniors to receive their diploma during...
Hollister police chief finds voice in his blog
There are numerous ways to maintain transparency between the community and the police department, but Hollister Police Chief David Westrick has found social media to be the most effective.
Police rescue dogs from hot car
Hollister Police forced entry into a locked vehicle to save two pit bull dogs who appeared to be suffering in the sweltering triple-digit heat, according to authorities.
Top stories of the week: Killer could get more time and developers get the green light
We take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week. This