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Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Sunday who had allegedly been throwing rocks at moving vehicles in Gilroy.

Colette Yamaoka took one of the more unconventional routes in earning a roster spot for a nationally ranked Division I program. Yamaoka, a 2017 San Benito High graduate, was already enrolled at Oregon State University when she sent an email on Labor Day weekend...

Local school and police officials investigated a rumor swirling around San Benito High School’s campus May 2 of a “potential school shooting on campus.” “An immediate, thorough investigation took place, in conjunction with the Hollister Police Department, and we confirmed that the rumors lacked credibility,”...

There will be no official invitation to Harley Davidson enthusiasts this year, but fans of the roar and rumble of the big bikes are laying the groundwork for 2020. The Fourth of July in Hollister was previously famous—and notorious—for its annual motorcycle rally, which drew...

El Teatro Campesino in San Juan Bautista welcomed families, friends and fans to a special Family Day fundraiser April 24. Food, games, entertainment and, of course, lots of dancing were featured at the event, including Alondra Garcia and Emiliano Ascencio of Estrellas de Esperanza,...

Gifted Games contestants from San Benito High School roar out of the starting blocks, above, in the 50-yard dash at the annual event, held this year at Gilroy High School—and everyone gets a medal. The Olympics-style event began at San Benito High School 14...

It’s not every day a castle goes up for sale in Hollister. 6465 Vineyard Estates Drive features European castle-inspired amenities with hedges, gardens, gazebos, statues, towering palms and large lawns. The custom entryway to the home features fully irrigated mandarin orange trees, Fuyu persimmon trees and...

Elizabeth Fleming and Mary Hagins displayed their dominance in last Saturday’s Pacific Coast League Gabilan Division Swimming Championships at Hartnell College. For Fleming, it was a memorable finish to the penultimate meet of her career, as she won two individual events, proving to be...

San Benito High School senior Justin DeJesus received the “Every Student Succeeding” award from the Association of California School Administrators’ San Benito County Educational Leaders April 26 at Seascape in Aptos. DeJesus “is an example of not judging a book by his cover,” said San...

Children are hungry seven days a week. Recognizing this, San Benito High School’s food services and counseling departments and the Community FoodBank of San Benito have partnered to start a program for students in need called the “Backpack Snack Program.” The Hollister School District, serving pre-kindergarteners...