County to require face masks
San Benito County officials are preparing an order that will require local residents to wear face coverings when they need to go out in public in order to continue to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
County destroys illegal hemp garden
Police confiscated nearly 7,000 illegal hemp plants following an investigation into an illegal cultivation operation on Ladd Lane, according to authorities.
Mixed-use project proposed for downtown Hollister
The owner of a vacant property in downtown Hollister plans to build a six-story structure that consists of affordable housing units and commercial space.
The property, located at the corner of Fourth and Monterey streets adjacent to the Briggs Building, was once used as a...
COVID-19: By the numbers
As of April 17, there have been 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at two, according to county officials.
Gilroy man dies in Hollister collision
A 28-year-old Gilroy man died in a vehicle collision near Hollister after a semi truck ran a red light April 15, according to police.
San Benito High plans virtual grad ceremony
Graduation plans for San Benito High School were still up in the air as school closures affected several student activities for the rest of spring semester. But the school will continue with its ceremony and for most people it’s going to be something out of this world.
Hospital closes clinics, labs temporarily
The declining demand for treatment for injuries, illnesses and conditions unrelated to COVID-19 has forced the hospital to temporarily close some of its facilities.
Gov. Newsom lays out plan to loosen stay-at-home order
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday said he will revisit the statewide stay-at-home order in two weeks if the curve of COVID-19 cases in California is not only “flattening” but “declining.”
That does not mean the order will be completely lifted, Newsom said, but certain...
Child injured in alleged DUI crash
An impaired woman was arrested after she fought with family members, fled the scene with her 3-year-old son and crashed her vehicle into a parked car, according to police.
SBHS nixes letter grades for spring semester
Students will now end each class with a Pass, Pass with Distinction or Incomplete mark.