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The San Benito County Jail expansion, which has been in the works for several years, is almost ready for inmates and sheriff’s jail staff to move in. Sheriff’s Capt. Don Bradley, who has acted as the county’s project manager for the $22 million facility’s construction,...

Every two years San Benito County counts the number of county residents who are homeless for any reason. From 2017 to 2019 the number of people who are homeless in the county has declined by 244 people, from 527 people to 283 people, according to...

The Hollister Planning Commission on Aug. 22 postponed its decision on two large cannabis growing operations at the request of the applicants. Felipe Nine, LLC is seeking approval to construct 220,000 square feet of greenhouses for a cannabis cultivation facility on 773 San Felipe Road....

Friday is the season opener for the Balers football team at its new stadium: 7:30pm kickoff for the game against Santa Teresa High School of San Jose. The San Benito High School marching band led the way in an Aug. 24 celebration and open...

San Benito High School welcomes two new assistant principals for the 2019-20 school year, both of whom bring many years of educational experience and a passion for helping students succeed.  Baler alumna and 14-year San Benito High School teaching veteran Laurie Chavez moves into the...

The Anzar High football team had its greatest season in program history in 2018, finishing 5-4 overall and 3-1 in Pacific Coast League 8-man play. The Hawks' league record was good for second place, also a high water mark for the San Juan Bautista...

A near five acres of vineyards lead to the front door of this Colonial-inspired home. Located at 1445 Santa Ana Valley Road in Hollister, the 2,698-square-foot home features five bedrooms and three baths. The master bedroom is located downstairs with a remodeled bath, wood flooring...

For years, the lot on McCarthy Street and Alvarado Street had been barren.  Clad with a homely basketball court and a dry field, it seemed far-fetched the spot could ever become what had once held such promise. Build it, and they will come.  On July 30, the...

Interest is high in the first dispensary to open in Hollister city limits. Genesis Marketplace opened four weeks ago at 1802 Shelton Drive, and on a recent Thursday morning, a steady flow of customers visited the business to check out its variety of cannabis edibles,...

Before the 2019 season kicks off, a significant event will have already made a positive impact for the Hollister football program. With the completion of the new stadium, the Haybalers have a facility they can be proud of and one that rivals any in...