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March 21, 2026

Council OKs search for new biker rally promoter

Despite concerns over a prior promoter’s $90,000 deficit owed from the 2015 Hollister Freedom Rally, council members Monday agreed to prepare a request for proposal to solicit a new organizer of the city’s signature event.

Resident’s concerns amplify after mosque permit approval

Developers of the proposed Cordoba Center Islamic mosque and cemetery in San Martin said they jumped over the “first hurdle” with the Santa Clara County planning commission’s approval of the use permit for the property where they plan to build a new religious institution.

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County superintendent hosts inaugural Literacy Summit

Krystal Lomanto, County Superintendent of Schools hosted the county’s first Literacy Summit on Jan. 25 at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister.  SBCOE Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Equity & Access, Mai Cruz, coordinated the event, which featured nationally renowned speaker and educator,...

Cal-SOAP to host College Fair

More than 50 California and out-of-state colleges are lined up for the 9th annual South County Cal-SOAP College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Student Center on the Gilroy High School campus.

Scattini eyes possible rematch with Sanchez for council seat

After finishing fourth in the primary race for sheriff Tuesday,

Red Phone: Caller wonders about all the potholes near St. Luke’s

A frustrated caller asked the Red Phone to check into the numerous potholes that litter the alleyway entrance to St. Luke’s Church on Monterey Street.

Pinnacles summer speaker series starts

The Pinnacles National Park Summer Speakers series starts Saturday with the “Hands of the Land” lecture at Soledad Library at 2 p.m.

Another day, another recall

For several months now, San Benito County residents have been

Video: Scene from the house fire near 152

This is the scene of the fire Friday near Highway 152 and San

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