Covid-19: By the numbers, 02/03
As of Feb. 3, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,389 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 54, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 214 active cases...
San Benito High expands grading system
A new grading system—one that calls for students to receive three separate marks per class in the categories of academics, citizenship and work habits—will be expanded for the 2018-19 school year at San Benito High School.
It likely will mean more work for teachers, but...
Police department appoints lieutenant
The Hollister Police Department has announced the appointment of its newest lieutenant, former Sgt. Eric Olson.
Police: Body found in mortuary lot was apparent suicide
A man found in the parking lot of a Hollister mortuary Sunday morning apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.
The body's discovery was at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday in a parking lot at the Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home, 363 Seventh St. An...
Free to read
Bill’s Bullpen Baseball Cards & Comics in downtown Hollister gave away more than 2,300 comic books for Free Comic Book Day on May 7.
Bill Mifsud, owner of the shop located at 207 Fourth St., has been participating in the comic book industry’s annual giveaway...
Hollister commits money to new homeless shelter
Hollister’s new year-round homeless shelter will get an influx of money from the city.
Last week, the Hollister City Council approved $129,000 towards the Homeless Opportunities Meals and Empowerment (HOME) Resource Center. Located on 1161 San Felipe Road, the 50-bed facility opened Dec. 1...
Farmers Market isn’t big business for all
On every summer Wednesday until Sept. 26, the Hollister Downtown Association hosts its Certified Farmers Market on San Benito Street between Fourth and Seventh streets. With plenty of food trucks, farm fresh produce, music and a smattering of informational booths, it keeps the downtown...
