Prelim set for murder suspect Larios
San Benito County Superior Court has scheduled a preliminary examination hearing over three days in December for murder suspect Christopher Larios.
Gov. accepting applications for District 1 Supervisor’s seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is now accepting applications for the vacant San Benito County District 1 Supervisor’s seat.
The position—normally filled by a general election four years—has been vacant since former Supervisor Mark Medina resigned from office June 7. He was just re-elected in 2020,...
SBHS principal resigns in wake of investigation
San Benito High School Principal Todd Dearden resigned Wednesday morning, district Board President Ray Rodriguez confirmed.
Hollister school supe Andrew resigns
After only two years, Hollister School District will begin another search for its education leader, as Superintendent Lisa Andrew announced last week that she is resigning from her post.
Andrew informed board members June 19 and then made her plans public during a June 20...
‘Stuttering comedian’ Nina G performs Aug. 26 in Hollister
Oakland-based “stuttering comedian and author” Nina G, who strives to use humor to influence audiences’ understanding of life with disabilities, will bring her act to Hollister on Aug. 26.
Nina G will perform at Pour Decisions Taproom, 650 San Benito Street in downtown Hollister. The...
New fire chief brings hometown spark
Over the years, Hollister resident Bob Martin Del Campo has had the chance to wear a few uniforms: the dress blues and camouflages of the Marines, the camouflage of the Army Reserve, and the purple and orange of FedEx.
Desert Bloom
After five years of drought, winter rains doused the southern California deserts this past winter. The result has been a desert wildflower super bloom that has made national news. On average, a special desert spring like this occurs about every ten years. Friends who...
Calera Wine Company
With a love for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Josh Jensen founded Calera Wine Company in 1975, and now has 84 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Viognier planted in the Mt. Harlan American Viticultural Area in San Benito County.
Hollister Rally rides on
Countless motorcycles lined San Benito Street this weekend as the 70th anniversary Hollister Independence Rally kicked into high gear.
Downtown swarmed with bikers of all creeds and colors. Attendees gawked at ferocious hogs and ate their weight in barbeque and Spam fries as engines revved...
