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Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected assembly member to California’s 30th district describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign. “I’m not afraid to make a decision, so long as it’s the right decision to make,” said Rivas said in his first interview...

Congressman Jimmy Panetta, headed to an 80-20 victory in his first re-election bid, isn’t going to be putting his feet up in the next few weeks while waiting for his Democratic Party to take control of the 116th U.S. House of Representatives. One of Congress’...

In an election initially separated by only a few dozen votes, the District 3 supervisor race at first had seemed too close to call. Peter Hernandez’s lead grew in the days following the election, and as the ballot counting ended its second week, he...

Dozens of San Benito High School students have been named AP Scholars for their performance on Advanced Placement tests during the 2017-18 school year, according to a SBHS District announcement. Through the Scholar Awards, the national AP program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated...

Hollister Police are looking for a suspect or suspects involved in the drive-by shooting of a 19-year-old man on the southeast side of the city’s downtown. About 4:50pm Nov. 18, Hollister Police officers were dispatched to the area of South Street and Prospect Avenue on...

The road to earning scholarships to play softball at the four-year level has been nothing short of adventurous for Amber Rodriguez, Dominique Monteon and Alyssa Ito. The San Benito High seniors took part in a ceremony—held at the Blackjacks’ facility—honoring their commitments on National...

In a major upset in the Hollister city elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, newcomer Rolan Resendiz, a likely ally of Mayor Ignacio Velazquez, unseated one-term District 2 Councilmember Mickie Solorio Luna. The campaign was contentious, with personal attacks on Resendiz raised by Luna’s supporters. Despite...

With “Unhealthy” air quality levels reaching south Santa Clara County because of smoke from Butte County wildfires, Gavilan College canceled all classes at each of its locations Nov. 15 Local school districts in Morgan Hill and Gilroy remained open with no outside activities, such as...

On Sunday, Nov. 11, Hollister held its 17th annual San Benito County Veterans Day Parade and Ceremonies celebrating American servicemen and servicewomen. Chaired by Frankie Gallagher, information officer for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, for the last decade and sponsored by the Hollister Veterans of Foreign...

Police arrested one suspect for robbing a Hollister liquor store at knifepoint, and are asking for the public’s help identifying a second robber, according to authorities. About 2am Nov. 11, two men entered the Arco gas station, 301 Gateway Drive. Both men approached the counter,...