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The San Benito Foods tomato processing warehouse on Hawkins Street suffered a “catastrophic collapse” of the roof Wednesday, but no injuries or ongoing danger to employees were reported, according to authorities. Hollister Fire Marshal Charlie Bedolla said crews were dispatched to San Benito Foods, 110...

The Hollister City Council’s approval of two cannabis facilities Sept. 16 added to a growing list of such businesses in the north end of the city. According to a map of cannabis businesses by the city’s Cannabis Affairs Office, a total of 34 businesses are...

Hollister may have its very own ice skating rink in the middle of town for the holiday season. The city council heard plans at the Sept. 16 meeting for a temporary ice rink that would be installed on Seventh Street, between San Benito Street and...

It happens soon after summer vacation ends and the last kid returns to school—the hints of autumn.  Shorter days, browning leaves and cooler breezes have all become irrefutable signs of the season that is now falling upon us (pun intended). But as any season changes,...

The Farmworker Housing Act of 2019, introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas of Hollister, passed the California Assembly and State Senate. For Rivas, who represents the 30th district in the Assembly, the passage of the bill in his first term is personal. His grandfather was a...

The Renaissance Faire opened Sept. 14 for its more than one-month run. Casa de Fruta has been transformed into Renaissance Europe, where hundreds of costumed performers roam the streets and act on five different stages. The faire includes the Tournament of Horses, Saturday Night...

San Benito County Historical Park turned into a Civil War-era battle camp during Civil War Days, hosted by the National Civil War Association Sept. 7-8. The event featured two skirmishes each day, military camps, a civilian town and more.

The San Juan Bautista Chicken Festival featured live music, dancing and a Chicken King and Queen competition on Sept. 15. Pictured clockwise from top: Chicken Queen Melia Chavez and Parker Padilla, Julian Smalls gets a high five, Max Martinez and Lupe Valdez, and Charlotte...

The six acres that surround this San Benito County home are ripe with possibilities. Located at 6010 Pacheco Pass Highway, the 1,944-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and three baths. Built in 1978, the home’s exterior recently received a fresh coat of paint. The floors inside...

Michael McShane experienced the proverbial baptism by fire as a sophomore last year. With then-starter Slade Wilson battling injuries, McShane saw plenty of action in his inaugural year on the varsity team. He comported himself well, and the Hollister football team was hoping it...