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It’s the final days leading up to Valentine’s Day, as people are scrambling at the last minute to find a perfect gift for their significant other. Lisa Filice, owner of Expressions Floral in Hollister, said there’s one piece of advice she can give that’s...

While the spotlight has been on the novel coronavirus outbreak that has spread rapidly worldwide from China, health risks from the more common seasonal influenza strains continue to be of special concern for local and national health officials. On Feb. 5, increases in serious illness...

The March 3 ballots have been mailed to San Benito County voters, most of whom live in the San Benito High School District. That means that nearly 25,000 voters will be given the option from now until polls close on March 3 of deciding the...

The community is invited to an open house at San Benito High School on Saturday, Feb. 15. Guests will receive a brief presentation about the school, have the opportunity to meet campus leaders and tour various classrooms and buildings. Activities at the event include...

The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County plans to protect nearly all of the 2,640-acre Rocks Ranch in Aromas from commercial development, the organization announced Feb. 11. The ranch has been in the spotlight recently following the San Benito County supervisors’ decision of their intent...

Jung Choi pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in relation to the death of Hollister woman Yoon Ji.

By Tarmo Hannula Bella Vista Ranch of Hollister has recently added a new stop in its farmers market schedule: Live Oak. The ranch, owned by fourth-generation farmers Deborah Muschari and Pat Stevens, grows a mixture of Italian olive varieties for olive oil production. The olives are...

San Benito County supervisors’ approval of a modified hemp ordinance Feb. 4 lifts a two-month moratorium on hemp operations in unincorporated areas of the county. The modified ordinance increases the setback requirements from 100 feet to 1,000 feet away from residential property boundaries, while also...

A 15-year-old Hollister boy was arrested Feb. 4 on suspicion of shooting and attempting to kill a man, according to police.

Samantha Slykas isn’t a stranger to making differences in her community.  Not only has the San Benito High School sophomore been part of her San Benito County 4-H club for six years, but her mother, Dee, has taught her the importance of giving back by...