New assistant principals named
San Benito High School welcomes two new assistant principals for the 2019-20 school year, both of whom bring many years of educational experience and a passion for helping students succeed.Â
Baler alumna and 14-year San Benito High School teaching veteran Laurie Chavez moves into the...
Hawks ready to soar again
The Anzar High football team had its greatest season in program history in 2018, finishing 5-4 overall and 3-1 in Pacific Coast League 8-man play. The Hawks' league record was good for second place, also a high water mark for the San Juan Bautista...
Vines in the foothills
A near five acres of vineyards lead to the front door of this Colonial-inspired home.
Located at 1445 Santa Ana Valley Road in Hollister, the 2,698-square-foot home features five bedrooms and three baths. The master bedroom is located downstairs with a remodeled bath, wood flooring...
Renovated McCarthy Street Park opens
For years, the lot on McCarthy Street and Alvarado Street had been barren.Â
Clad with a homely basketball court and a dry field, it seemed far-fetched the spot could ever become what had once held such promise.
Build it, and they will come.Â
On July 30, the...
Hollister’s first dispensary opens
Interest is high in the first dispensary to open in Hollister city limits.
Genesis Marketplace opened four weeks ago at 1802 Shelton Drive, and on a recent Thursday morning, a steady flow of customers visited the business to check out its variety of cannabis edibles,...
Balers have same goals, new home
Before the 2019 season kicks off, a significant event will have already made a positive impact for the Hollister football program. With the completion of the new stadium, the Haybalers have a facility they can be proud of and one that rivals any in...
18-year-old arrested on suspicion of vehicle tampering
Hollister police arrested a young man on suspicion of vehicle tampering after he was seen trying to enter parked vehicles in a local neighborhood, according to authorities.
SJB council member to appear in court
San Juan Bautista City Councilmember Dan DeVries, who is accused of domestic violence in relation to an incident earlier this year, was to appear in at the San Benito County Courthouse Aug. 29.
Murder trials delayed
The suspect accused of killing 19-year-old Ariana Zendejas was to next appear in court Aug. 30, where his attorney will argue that five of the charges against him should be dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Gavilan College marks 100 years, looks to the future
1919 was a bittersweet year.
The deadliest war of the time had just ended the prior year, yet the world was fighting another battle on a different front. The Spanish flu was at its height, and by the time it ended in late 1920, an...

















