Gavilan marks 100 years
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...
Balers look to spike the competition
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...
Supervisors ready to approve ‘nodes’
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...
Sharks give back to the community
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...
Police arrest two for possession of a firearm and drugs
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...
Friday night lights at new Andy Hardin Stadium
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...
Private country home
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...
County to consider highway ‘nodes’
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...
Three to be recognized at Change Makers event
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...
Balers to play at Levi’s; run game on the mark
Chris Soto wouldn't go down. The junior running back had touchdown runs of 23 and 17 yards in Hollister's 30-7 season-opening win over Santa Teresa last Friday, and on both occasions he displayed an indomitable will that will serve him well on and off...
