Prepare for the worst
Natural disasters can happen at any time or any place. Residents in Texas, Louisiana and Florida know that first hand with the devastating Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. San Benito County is no stranger to natural disasters. Massive flooding occurred earlier this year and the...
Local electeds react to Capitol riots
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, where Congress was meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win.
Local elected officials reacted on Twitter.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) said he is sheltering in place in the Capitol complex.
“My staff and I are safe...
First responders showcase art
The San Benito County Arts Council and local fire and law enforcement will host a First Responder Art Show from 2-5pm on June 18 at The Art Depot, 35 Fifth St., located in the historic train depot in downtown Hollister.
This exhibition will include a...
HHS, Gavilan partner for dual enrollment program
San Benito High School District and Gavilan College have entered into a three-year partnership agreement that allows Hollister High School students to complete college credits at no cost while enrolled in high school, says a press release from San Benito High School District.
The College...
Sal LoBue ‘had a very colorful life’
Sal LoBue was an immigrant veteran who loved family, farming and dancing
A rose of a vineyard in the Cienega Valley
The Cienega Valley is a tiny viticultural area nestled in the
Science on the mind, but not always at the top
Alekzander Cress-Muro, 9, wants to be a paleontologist. The fourth grader at Tres Pinos School made apples, oranges and lemons into batteries last month using nails and copper wire. He hypothesized that apples would carry the most current and he used the scientific method to test his thoughts as part of his project for the San Benito County Science Fair.
HSD Special Education Director strives for continued gains
Dr. Gabriel Gutiérrez brings a wealth of experience to his new role this year as Interim Director of Special Education for the Hollister School District.
Gutiérrez was a school psychologist in the district last year. In August, he was appointed to the interim director role.
Prior...
Updated: Police arrest 2 suspects linked to homicide
Hollister police arrested two residents in connection with the

















