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The Hollister City Council chose Tuesday night not to revisit a former medical cannabis business applicant after the owner asked for another chance. Additionally, two appeal hearings for California Finest and LLXP Corporation were pushed to the next council meeting on February 5. Eric Hecht,...

San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper said this week she has assigned a forensic accountant to look at evidence of possible criminal wrongdoing in the handling of a charitable trust by county school board member Mitchell Dabo. “We have a forensic accountant looking at...

Get ready to lace up those running shoes for the 35th annual Mission 10 Race in San Juan Bautista right around the corner. The event takes place January 27 and will feature vendors like Ohana Shave Ice, a pre-run yoga warm-up, themed teams eligible for...

San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas has officially announced that he is entering the contest for the 30th District seat in the California Assembly, which includes the Salinas Valley and Big Sur, San Benito County, Watsonville, Gilroy and Morgan Hill. His campaign will focus...

The Hollister Police Department is seeking information regarding the identity of an armed robbery suspect. On December 12, 2017 at approximately 12:36 a.m., police officers responded to a call at the Quikstop gas station located at 10 San Felipe Road regarding an armed robbery with...

The San Benito County Arts Council recently announced a high school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great classic and contemporary poetry through memorization, performance, and competition....

Congressman Jimmy Panetta released a statement Sunday in response to the Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services’ compliance with a federal court order to reopen application renewals for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “While this decision is welcome news, it...

Two San Benito County residents have died from the flu, according to San Benito County Public Health Services. “We regretfully announce the deaths of two San Benito County residents associated with influenza virus infection,” Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said. One individual was an adult under...

The Hollister Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying a sexual assault suspect from an incident that occurred in October 2017. In late 2017, a victim checked themselves in at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and reported that they were sexually assaulted in downtown Hollister...

San Benito County District 3 Supervisor Robert Rivas said this week he intends to run for California State Assembly District 30. “I am a lifelong resident of this region and I will work tirelessly to make sure the 30th Assembly District has a strong advocate...