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January 14, 2026

Booster shots available in San Benito County

A third Covid-19 booster shot is available for certain individuals in San Benito County who are previously vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine. Those previously vaccinated with Pfizer should receive a booster shot if they are: age 65 and older; long-term care residents; or age...

Applications now open for Arts Express Grant Program

The San Benito County Arts Council is seeking applications for its 2023 Arts Express Grant Program.  The goal of the Arts Express Grant Program is to promote artistic and cultural engagement, accessibility, equity and diversity in San Benito County. Local artists, art groups, arts and...

New HSD Chief Business Officer drawn to ‘team mentality’

Elizabeth Wilson has overseen finances in school districts of varying sizes for over 23 years, ranging from 27 students to 25,000 students. Before working in schools, Wilson worked as an auditor for a public accounting firm. “By and large, most of my districts have been...

Crime, behavior experts weigh in on Sierra kidnapping scenarios

Two renowned experts who have spent their entire careers profiling violent, shady criminals and analyzing human behavior say that Sierra LaMar’s likely kidnapper – or kidnappers – probably stalked the missing teen before grabbing her from the street outside her home, and the victim’s personality is the polar opposite of her captor’s - an attribute that could end up saving her life. 

Meet the candidates: Mia Casey

As local political campaigns officially kick off this election season, one of the most high-profile races in San Benito County is for the mayor’s seat in the city of Hollister. Earlier this year, the Hollister City Council voted to extend the two-year term limit...

Bronc rider injured at SBC rodeo when horse falls on him

A Paicines bronc rider was injured at about 3 p.m. Sunday and

Del Webb company pulling out of 1k homes at San Juan Oaks

The company behind the 1,100-home Del Webb development at San Juan Oaks Golf Club has informed county officials it is backing out of the approved project.

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Close to the Crystal Springs Reservoir, with a western backdrop

Young actors take the stage

The costumes are made, props are placed, and the stage is set. And in an all-too-familiar plot twist, everything goes missing the night of the show. A headline of the latest happening at San Benito Stage Company? Thankfully not. But a story from a Dr. Seuss...

The possibilities place

New landowners possess a particular kind of rose-colored glasses. Sign your name to a deed for acreage and suddenly, while touring that new piece of property, you see not necessarily what’s there but what might one day be. You see possibilities. You see potential. Take,...

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