Apricot Bliss
Few born before 1970, says author Lisa Prince Newman, will forget the endless magic carpet of white blossoms that once covered the Santa Clara Valley. Prunes, apricot, peach and cherries trees dominated what was then known as the Valley of the Heart’s Delight, as...
Annual 12 Days of Giving begins
It's that time of year. The music is back, the commercials have started and stores are gearing up for the holiday rush.
While San Benito County residents mull holiday plans and dread upcoming credit card bills, San Benito County's 12 Days of Giving, Dec. 1-12,...
Baler Education Foundation announces Hall of Fame class
The Baler Education Foundation on March 22 honored its annual inductees to the Baler Hall of Fame.
Retired police Sgt. Ray Wood accepts plea deal, faces jail time
Retired Hollister police Sgt. Ray Wood, who ran for San Benito County sheriff in 2010, has accepted a plea deal on a grand theft charge for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the city officers’ union and could spend six months in jail, according to court records.
County board supports ban against outdoor pot cultivation
San Benito County is set to have one of the strictest anti-marijuana laws in the state after the board's 3-2 approval Tuesday supporting a ban against all outdoor medical pot grows in unincorporated areas.
Pike: Work changes were ‘full catalyst’ for decision against run
Pike recently announced he wouldn't run and pointed to changes
Business buzz: MC Electronics celebrates 30 years in business
MC Electronics in Hollister recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in style. The company held a celebration March 15 at its headquarters, 1891 Airway Drive.
Hollister City Council votes for more mobile food vendors
The City of Hollister took a big step toward boosting the amount of food trucks allowed on public streets following a unanimous vote by the city council during Monday evening’s meeting.
Councilmembers Tim Burns, Rolan Resendiz, Rick Perez and Mayor Mia Casey all voted yes...
