Police, fire revive man who OD’d
Hollister police and fire responders revived a man who was found not breathing due to a possible drug overdose, according to authorities.
Rodeo champ is queen
Gavilan College Student Kelsee French of Hollister was crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2019 on July 18. She will represent the California Rodeo Salinas at events throughout the state for the next year.
At Gavilan College, she is a physical education major. In high school...
Cars attract kids
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...
Contractors fined $170K for asbestos
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...
County braces for power shutoff
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 board moves toward trustee area elections
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...
Kitchens returns to court in August
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 marks eight years
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...
County OKs hemp farm
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...
