Improve roads and jails, says civil grand jury
The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury has released its 2018-2019 report, which investigated the quality of county roads, the county jail and the juvenile hall.
The recommendations for the jail and juvenile hall were relatively minor, while the investigation into roads found the quality...
Strada Verde project still in limbo
Despite recent attention due to sign removal case, project not moving forward
Mayor, others push to charge private lots for biker rally
A debate is brewing over private property owners leasing out space to sell merchandise during the Hollister biker rally and whether the city can charge special fees to those locals to help make up a continued deficit for outside promoters.
Casino plans on the map at Sargent Ranch near San Juan
Devoloper previously has proposed projects at site near San Juan
Man charged with attempted murder for stabbing
The 19 year-old Hollister man arrested by police April 5 for
Local officer finishes leadership course
The Hollister Police Department is proud to share the news of the graduation of Sergeant Rosie Betanio from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.
The Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute is a program designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership, and ethical decision-making in California law...
Gilroy Police Chief talks about the Garlic Festival shooting
Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee stopped by the Garlic Festival law enforcement tent at “Gate 3” on Miller Avenue on his way home with his family about 5:20pm July 28. He was on US 101 just south of Gilroy about 20 minutes later when...
Restaurant at key downtown corner to embrace history
The historic Pendergrass Hotel building at a key downtown corner
Hollister’s Relay for Life exceeds fundraising goal
Relay for Life of Hollister exceeded its fundraising goal for this year’s event, according to organizers.
Relay for Life of Hollister ran its 17th annual overnight fundraising event from July 29 to July 30 in San Benito High School’s stadium.
“This is the 17th year in...
Bad news, good news for hospital
The Sept. 20 letter from Salinas Valley Hospital hit Hazel Hawkins with a thud. The larger hospital was pulling out of talks about shared services that held out a prospect of new financial stability for the Hollister hospital.
That same day, however, Hazel Hawkins learned...


















