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As the days become shorter, trees start to change their colors and the crisp of fall appears in the morning air, that means many San Benito County residents’ favorite seasonal pastimes are on the horizon. That includes the many events, activities and farmstand shopping...

Despite having to make lineup changes to account for the numerous injuries sustained throughout the season, the San Benito High girls soccer team has maintained a high level of play. The Haybalers entered the week with a 3-1-1 record in the Monterey Bay League’s Gabilan Division, tied for first place with Christopher and Gilroy.

A motorist died in a collision with another vehicle on Highway 152 near Lovers Lane on Dec. 22, according to authorities. All three people in the other vehicle, including a small child, were transported to a nearby hospital.  California Highway Patrol officers responded to the...

Artist Gianni Martino, a resident of Italy who first painted the Fifth Street mural 20 years ago, returned to Gilroy in October to restore his original work of art. Gianni and his assistant, Mauro, completed the work Oct. 18. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invited the community to join in celebrating the refurbishment of this downtown icon and to give thanks to the artists for their efforts.

Anyone lucky enough to meet Christi Turner will immediately be struck by her petite stature and soft-spoken demeanor. Her warm smile is even a match for her kind spirit. But don’t let her gentle persona fool you—the Cold Storage Crossfit owner can manage a heavy...

Local leaders got an update on a new traffic channel that will make it easier and safer for pedestrians and motorists to drive through a busy stretch of road at the sprawling San Benito High School campus in Hollister. Located on Nash Road, between...

Dozens of San Benito High School students have been named AP Scholars for their performance on Advanced Placement tests during the 2017-18 school year, according to a SBHS District announcement. Through the Scholar Awards, the national AP program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated...

Last year was a season to forget for Gavilan College. Amid violations and a 0-10 record, stability is what the program needed. John Lango stepped in, back in charge of a team he led from 2000 to 2010. If Lango is going to bring...

Hollister Police last week arrested a man who allegedly broke into the city’s drop-off shelter to steal a dog he claimed was his own. On May 5, a concerned citizen noticed a dog running loose in the City of Hollister, according to a press release...

In a recent undercover sting operation, Hollister Police cited three people for making marijuana deliveries in violation of state law and the city’s municipal code. Officers from the Hollister Police Department have learned that some companies have been operating cannabis delivery services within the city...