McDowell Trust lauded for cancer research funding
A prominent cancer research organization announced last week that scientists have discovered some promising treatment for pediatric brain cancer, and the studies were funded in part by the local McDowell Charity Trust.
San Benito High to host in-person graduation ceremony
San Benito High School announced last week that it will host an in-person commencement ceremony for Class of 2020, no internet required.
Graduation Coordinator Brian DeCarli posted a video on YouTube that talked about a plan for the graduation to take place at Andy Hardin...
Busy holiday weekend for Hollister Police Department
The Hollister Police Department was busy over Memorial Day Weekend as police officers responded to several dangerous incidents including shootings, car collisions and arson.
On May 23, police officers responded to a report at about 9 p.m. of shots being fired in the area of...
Churches can reopen, with attendance limits
San Benito County officials announced this week that new areas of the county may be one step closer to reopening.
The California Department of Public Health issued a press release May 25 stating that a statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and...
PD deploys first all-female shift
For the first time in Hollister’s history, the city’s police department recently deployed its first all-female team on a single patrol shift on May 15.
San Benito Street closes to vehicles, expands for business
Jack Barbieri stood in front of the Hollister House Bar and Grill on Friday evening, taking a break to enjoy the cool breeze on what would be a long Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Barbieri, who owns the restaurant, said he was all in when he...
Police arrest additional suspects in downtown shooting case
The Hollister Police Department today announced that detectives have made additional arrests stemming from a downtown shooting that took place two weeks ago.
According to a press release, Manuel Juarez, 18, was booked at the San Benito County Jail and a 17-year-old juvenile was booked...
Farmworker relief drive May 23 in SJB
Local representatives will host a farmworker relief drive in San Juan Bautista 11am to 12pm May 23 in San Juan Bautista.
County: Free masks for local businesses
San Benito County officials announced May 20 that the Office of Emergency Services will be distributing free masks to businesses located within the county.
City to close San Benito St. to vehicles
As county and state officials begin to slowly open up business, the Hollister City Council voted unanimously last week to shut down San Benito Street to vehicles in order to allow shops and restaurants to serve customers outdoors.
The street closure—which will give employees and...