Hollister hosts Wreaths across America
The emotion-laden notes of “Taps” fill the air as Joe Ostenson plays his bugle outside the mausoleum. Ostenson’s father served in the U.S. Army during WWII and also played the bugle. “I play this for my dad,” said Ostenson, the poignant refrain of the...
Locals celebrate with fire
Sitting in lawn chairs or on the back of pickup trucks, locals in San Juan Bautista came out on Friday for the annual bonfire and Christmas celebration where Santa Claus and his elves gave out gifts to excited children of all ages.
“When I was...
Tree sale funds scholarships for local students
The 12 Days of Christmas has officially started this week and for those last-minute shoppers, the Knights of Columbus of San Benito County has an assortment of trees to keep the spirit high and the festivities going.
“We got Douglas Fir from six to...
County draft transportation plan released
With roads in disrepair and traffic building in San Benito County, the agency in charge of transportation planning is seeking public comments on a new draft plan and considering a possible ballot measure to help fund nearly $2 billion in transportation projects across the...
San Juan Bautista considers cannabis for next year
As California gets ready to issue business licenses for cannabis in the coming months, San Juan Bautista takes its first step towards allowing the new industry within city limits.
The San Juan Bautista City Council and Planning Commission held a joint meeting last week to...
Local leaders updated on Nash Road bypass
Local leaders got an update on a new traffic channel that will make it easier and safer for pedestrians and motorists to drive through a busy stretch of road at the sprawling San Benito High School campus in Hollister.
Located on Nash Road, between...
Granite Rock fined for Clean Water Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requiring Granite Rock to control stormwater runoff and improve oil spill prevention at California facilities. The federal agency has reached a settlement with Granite Rock Company over Clean Water Act violations at three of its road materials manufacturing...
Gavilan College president reflects on year so far
Gavilan College President Dr. Kathleen Rose talked about new buildings and new programs for the 2017-2018 academic year at Gavilan College.
Q: What’s new and exciting this year at Gavilan?
A: We’ve made a lot of upgrades to our facilities in the last couple of years....
Local students pen patriotic essay
Hollister VFW Post 9242 is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. Out of 56 entries, Ramon Covarrubias, a 7th grader at Cienega School, wrote the winning essay, “America’s Gift to My Generation.” Covarrubias will receive a check for...
