Misdemeanor for drunken driver in crash that killed Andrel Gaines
One month after Gavilan basketball player and beloved Gilroy teenager Andrel Gaines would have celebrated his 20th birthday, the man who was involved in the car crash that killed him last November walked free.
Aquatic ambitions make waves
It’s been a wet year in San Benito County, but now a potential community aquatic center is making a splash around town.
Local nonprofit Hollister for Aquatics is looking to partner with the San Benito High School District, the City of Hollister and the county...
Supervisors hold off on placing tax measure on ballot
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on March 8 were unable to come to a consensus on whether or not to add a sales tax measure to the November ballot, requesting more information on the county’s finances.
Among the concerns during the public forum,...
Engagement announcement: Kakebeen-Kretz
Renee Marie Kretz and Aaron Kakebeen were engaged July 4, 2011. Family and friends gathered for an engagement party, which was hosted by Aaron’s parents at their home.
Finding a field of dreams
Adam Mendolla remembers when he got the call from Ginger Swartz. It was the spring of 2015 and he was serving as the Vice President of Hollister Little League’s (HLL) Challenger Division, which accommodates softball players with physical and intellectual challenges.
Swartz, who was the...
Avera quits, city begins search for new city manager
Hollister City Manager Bill Avera is resigning after five years on the job, less than a year after he signed a three-year contract.
The former city development services director surprised the city council with his retirement decision in a January closed session. Then on Feb....
For Rostran, a change does good
Adam Rostran said it was all a blur. As he watched the video of his 75-yard interception return for a touchdown—the pivotal play in Hollister's 22-14 win over Aptos last Friday in a Pacific Coast League Gabilan Division opener—the senior outside linebacker couldn't help...
Buyers, workers benefit from new CA laws
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed almost 1,200 new laws this year, though not all of them took effect Jan. 1.
One that did go into effect Jan. 1 was another $1 increase in the California minimum wage. For employers with 25 or fewer employees, it increased...
