News

Mayor Ignacio Velazquez sent a letter “as a private citizen” to the Hollister Planning Commission raising new, personal objections to plans to develop the 400 block of San Benito Street. The mayor—forced to recuse himself from all discussion and action on the controversial project because...

The San Benito High School Board of Trustees recently approved new courses in engineering, game simulation, environmental studies, Spanish, drama improvisation and yoga, according to district staff. “Each year the district takes a look at courses and course offerings within our course catalog,” said Elaine...

Gov. Gavin Newsom late on Tuesday, March 5 signed into law Senate Bill 126, which ensures that all corporate charter schools are held to the same transparency and accountability standards as neighborhood public schools. During the debate on the Senate bill and several still-pending Assembly...

Every small town should have a home away from home. A place where friends meet, delight in a pastry or cup of coffee, and take in the chatter of the town. And one preferably smelling of freshly baked-bread, straight out of the oven. In San...

Blink, and you may miss it. Stop and go inside—and you won’t forget it. Natural Wonders in San Juan Bautista is a hidden treasure of sorts; a deli and health food store rolled into one. Customers who stop by the establishment located at 215 Third...

Suspects accused of violating court order, obstruction Hollister police recently arrested two local men—including one who had a loaded handgun—on suspicion of violating a restraining order and obstructing officers, according to authorities. About 10:20pm Feb. 18, officers were dispatched to a home on the 800 block...

Hollister residents demanded a plan for the city’s growth in November 2018 when they went to the ballot box, electing self-proclaimed “smart growth” candidates. Mayor Ignacio Velazquez won his re-election after promising a plan for growth, but state officials have put the brakes on a...

Hollister police are on the lookout for two suspects who tried to break into the city’s animal shelter and steal dogs last week. About 3:53am Feb. 21, Hollister police officers responded to an alarm at the animal shelter at 1331 South St., according to a...

Gavilan College has launched a new website dedicated to the voter-approved $248 million Measure X, according to a recent announcement. The new website can be found at GavilanMeasureX.org. The website provides access to essential information on all things Measure X, including project updates, financial reports,...

More than 1,000 pieces of student-created artwork were on display at the 2019 San Benito County Arts Showcase, according to a Feb. 13 announcement from the San Benito County Office of Education. The event is a collaboration between the San Benito County Office of Education...