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Construction of a new Pacheco Reservoir has been given an important thumbs-up in a new environmental impact statement released last month. The project would build a new dam and expanded reservoir on the North Fork of Pacheco Creek that could hold 140,000 acre-feet of water,...

Hundreds of Gavilan College students, faculty and supporters, past and present, gathered at the college’s Gilroy campus Sept. 7 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Guests of the sold-out gala took a nostalgic stroll down Sycamore Lane, where stations were themed to each decade featuring...

Even though the San Benito High girls volleyball team had a 3-5 record through its first eight matches, Haybalers coach Emily Tonascia wasn't overly concerned. After all, San Benito had faced several tough opponents, including a couple of traditional Central Coast Section powers. The...

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors delayed a decision Sept. 10 to allow expanded commercial development at four Highway 101 intersections. The vote was delayed until Sept. 24 because planners added some changes prior to the meeting, but all five supervisors expressed support for...

Gena Gonzales was a student at Chico State University when the San Jose Sharks were playing their inaugural season at the Cow Palace in Daly City in 1991-1992. "We were watching the first game on this fuzzy little TV, just sweating," said Gonzales, who with...

The Hollister Police Department arrested two men for possession of a firearm and drugs after a traffic stop Aug. 24. On Saturday, Aug. 24, at about 10:49pm, Officer Pedro Torres was on patrol in the area of Highway 25 when he made a car stop...

The skies were clear, the sunset brilliant, the bleachers were standing-room-only in a sea of red and the new Andy Hardin Stadium at San Benito High School in Hollister was ready for some football. The team, playing for the first time on new turf...

This Hollister home is the epitome of country living. Located at 710 Los Viboras Road, the 3,328-square-foot home features six bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The five-acre property includes a horse facility with arena, and the perimeter is plumbed with irrigation, making it available to...

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is slated to consider controversial zoning changes this month at four intersections along Highway 101, which could pave the way for future commercial development. The supervisors are scheduled to meet at 9am Sept. 10 to consider the changes. The...

Youth Alliance, a Hollister youth services agency, will honor three people at its annual Change Makers event Sept. 21. Monica and Raymond Rodriguez of Hollister will be recognized as the 2019 Change Makers. As a former board chairman for the San Benito High School District, Raymond...