Bill would help undocumented disaster victims
Three California assembly members on Tuesday introduced a newly minted bill which, if it becomes law, would bring financial assistance to storm and flood victims who are ineligible for state and federal assistance.
Assembly Bill 513, also known as the California Individual Assistance Act, was...
Investigators scour north Morgan Hill for Sierra LaMar leads
Still hampered by a dearth of leads, law enforcement authorities began to swarm the areas surrounding the home of missing 15-year-old Sierra LaMar Saturday morning.
Les Schwab tire shop along bypass starts ignition
Hollister’s many commuters have another option to replace their well-worn tires and shocks.
Les Schwab Tire Center opened at 1500 McCray St. on Aug. 18 and will have a chamber of commerce-hosted grand opening the weekend of Sept. 15-17, said shop manager Alan McNammee.
He also...
Musician Annotti finds his moment in the sun
Unlike most professional musicians, Michael Annotti didn’t grow up singing or playing instruments. In fact, the Hollister native didn’t have any semblance of a music background when a bit of serendipity came his way while he was studying at Santa Barbara City College in the early-1990s.
Covid-19 testing site reduces hours starting next week
Starting Oct. 16, a local Covid-19 testing service will change their hours of operation in San Benito County. Mobile testing services will remain available at various locations throughout the week.
The OptumServe clinic will offer its Covid-19 PCR and Rapid Antigen testing and treatment services...
Red Barn in violation, but to stay open as officials make deal
The Red Barn flea market will get a chance to remain open, but
Families, businesses recover as flood losses mount
The weather forecast is finally calling for a noteworthy dry spell in Hollister, but dozens of local people and businesses are still recovering from flood damage and other property losses resulting from the last several weeks of drenching storms in South Valley.
In recent days,...
Hollister man arrested in relation to San Jose shooting
Hollister resident Juan Samarron was arrested at his home Nov. 7 in relation to a May 5 shooting in San Jose, according to authorities.
About 8:34pm May 5, San Jose Police responded to a call reporting a shooting on the 30 block of Southside Drive....

















