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Corvettes, ’50s classic Chevys and Fords, Barracudas and other big-fendered, big-engined cars joined Buick, Dodge and Ford cars from the 1920s and ‘30s on San Benito Street in Hollister July 20 in the 33rd Annual Street Festival and Car Show, presented by the Hollister...

Two companies and two individuals entered no contest pleas July 19 to misdemeanor charges that they violated various asbestos laws in connection with the demolition of a portable building at San Benito High School, according to San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper. The criminal...

San Benito County emergency services and health officials are preparing for a potential worst-case scenario, widespread power shutoff for the rest of this summer after PG&E announced such measures might be necessary to prevent wildfires in California.

Hollister School District’s governing body took a key step in beginning the process of changing the way its trustees are elected to office. At the July 23 meeting, the school board approved a resolution “initiating (the) process of establishing trustee areas and elections by trustee...

The July 16 preliminary hearing for Neil Kitchens, a former Republican candidate for state assembly District 30 accused of five felonies related to voter fraud and forgery, has been delayed until mid-August.

San Benito Bene, 615-B San Benito St. in Hollister, is celebrating its eight-year anniversary on Saturday, July 27 from 11am-2pm. San Benito Bene, owned by Kathina Szeto, offers a variety of local products such as olive oils, chocolates, pottery, jewelry, soaps and spices. The shop earned...

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal July 23 that will transform a former turkey farm and equestrian facility into a hemp processor. San Jose-based Pacific Bay Capital Group plans to construct a 275,000-square-foot San Benito Hemp Campus at 7800 Lake Road...

A 22-year-old Gilroy woman died in an early morning traffic accident at a busy intersection in San Benito County July 20, according to authorities.

The Hollister Little League All Star teams saw their respective seasons end in the Section Tournament. The 11- and 12-and-under teams both went 0-2, while the 10-and-under squad went 1-2. All three teams had scintillating runs to win the District 9 Tournament only to...

Hollister School District partnered with Chartwell School of the Central Coast to train its Resource Specialists on the use of a highly specialized instructional approach for students who have learning disabilities, according to a recent press release. “One of the district’s responses to improving special...