No permits yet for roof cleanup
Repairs to the collapsed roof of a building at San Benito Foods in Hollister will be the first structural repairs to any of the company’s buildings in nearly 20 years, according to city records.
Records of building permits by owner Neil Jones Company and San...
Feuding continues at City Council
The Hollister City Council’s infighting continued into the fall as council members filed additional complaints against one another.
A complaint to the California Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) filed by Councilmember Rolan Resendiz against Councilmember Honor Spencer over an alleged conflict of interest was denied...
‘Environmental justice’ is new law
Bill was written by Robert Rivas
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1628, authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) to ease pollution costs for communities.
“I am thrilled that Gov. Newsom has signed AB 1628 into law, a critical step toward achieving environmental justice for communities that...
Balers’ girls water polo revival
In 2018, San Benito High fielded a girls water polo team for the first time in three or four years. Not surprisingly, things didn't go well. The Haybalers finished 0-15, often losing by huge margins. Fast forward to this season, and things could not...
Fair for everyone
Hollister locals have learned the telltale signs of the town’s events.Â
So when they catch a glimpse of trailers hauling livestock or hay bales, or hear the squeals from kids who’ve seen carnival rides driving on Airline Highway, most locals know it can only mean...
Two homes in one lot
Home seekers looking for a unique buy in San Benito County should take heed.
Located at 1410 Spring Grove Road in Hollister, there are actually two homes on this 30-acre lot. The first, built in 2004, is 2,336 square feet, including two bedrooms and two...
Suspect in Sept. 29 shooting arrested
Hollister police arrested a young man and are looking for additional suspects after a drive-by shooting in a residential neighborhood Sunday night, according to authorities.
Court spares ‘dangerous dog’s’ life
A local dog that attacked and severely injured a 5-year-old boy on the Fourth of July was recently released to its owner, on condition that the animal be caged at all times and undergo neutering surgery, according to police.
The dog and its owner must...
Mother, son arrested after fighting police
Hollister Police arrested a man and his mother after the woman attempted to stop officers from detaining the man for a warrant, authorities said.
Police: Transient burglarized middle school
Hollister police arrested a transient on suspicion of vandalism and burglary after he broke into a local middle school, according to authorities.

















