County workers rally amidst negotiations
County employees rallied outside the San Benito County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday to demand accountability as contract negotiations continue.
The workers, represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 are looking for wage increases, county health care contributions to offset increasing costs...
County further delays levee decision
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors Tuesday further delayed a decision to repair the damaged Pacheco Creek levee system to an October meeting.
Rainfall during last winter’s storms overwhelmed the levee system, which runs across multiple private properties, and created chaos across Lovers Lane,...
Saddle up to the fair
Horses were saddled up and kicking up dust Friday evening, as the grandstand at Bolado Park opened its gates for the San Benito County Fair Horse Show.
An intimate crowd of spectators watched while close to forty entrants showed off their horse skills and...
County breaks ground on jail expansion
County officials gathered Monday at the San Benito County jail to break ground on a new $20 million expansion expected to be complete in 2019.
“The money to construct these buildings comes about every 20 years, so when it comes you better take it,” said...
Local holds Halloween costume drive
As kids and adults prepare to dress up like ghouls and goblins on Halloween, one local Hollister resident is collecting donations to ensure every child has the opportunity to wear a costume.
“I feel it would benefit those who simply cannot afford to buy such...
San Juan to ban cannabis temporarily
The San Juan Bautista City Council held a first reading of a planned temporary cannabis ban last Tuesday.
“This is a stop gap measure,” said Jim West, the city’s vice mayor at the September 19 meeting. “We’re working on a comprehensive ordinance that could come...
Hepatitis A increases in California
Public health officials warn of an increase in hepatitis A cases throughout California. While San Benito County has no confirmed cases of the disease, county public health officials want residents to know how to prevent infection.
Hepatitis A can spread through contaminated food or...
Hollister Downtown Association names new director
Amalia Ellis takes the reins as executive director of the Hollister Downtown Association, the board of directors announced this week.
Ellis succeeds Brenda Weatherly, who served in the role for the past 12 years.
“I think the Downtown Association will benefit greatly from Amalia's background and...
Missing person Manuel Bradish located
Missing person Manuel Bradish was located Sunday, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradish, 37, went missing on September 13, 2017 and was last seen at McAlpine Park at 900 Anzar Road in San Juan Bautista. His vehicle, cell phone and wallet were...
