Covid-19: By the numbers, 12/18
As of Dec. 18, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 2,687 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 23, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 486 active cases...
$1 million loan for Pendergrass renovation narrowly defeated
The Hollister City Council narrowly squashed further
Southside School back open on ‘hour-by-hour’ basis
Southside School opened its doors to students Monday but only on an “hour-by-hour” basis following closures due to mudslides last week, said Superintendent and Principal Eric Johnson.
Vineyard brings romantic vibe to South Valley
I love our local wineries but have to admit I haven’t been to them all. In an attempt to spice things up and seek something new, I wanted to take a trip to Leal Vineyards near Hollister.
I decided I wanted to slow it down,...
Go-kart track gets approval near city’s west side
A go-kart track has been approved near Hollister's west side and
Public invited to BLM discussion on Panoche Hills plan
A stretch of desert land from the Panoche Hills in southeast San Benito County down to the edge of Avenal offers a unique swath of landscape that is home to endangered or rare flora and fauna.
Hollister man dies in traffic accident
A 61-year-old Hollister man died when his vehicle collided with a pickup truck on Fairview Road. Three people in the pickup, including two teenagers, suffered minor injuries as a result of the May 12 traffic accident.
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office, acting as the...
Gilroy Garlic Festival starts the stink today
With the mercury rising and a famous pungent smell wafting











