Families come out for National Night Out
Hollister families mingled with local law enforcement on Tuesday at National Night Out, an annual community-building event that brings public safety officers and neighbors together with local agencies and organizations.
“It’s awesome,” said Sonny Flores, as his six-year-old son, Jimmy Rodriguez, sat behind the wheel...
Relay for Life: Walk of Hope
Beneath the Hollister night sky at the San Benito High School football stadium, more than two hundred people walked at the Relay for Life of Hollister cancer fundraiser last weekend.
Twenty-four teams and 222 participants took part in the overnight event on Friday and Saturday.
But...
No pot doctor in SJB historic district
A medical cannabis recommendation clinic with several licensed physicians will not be allowed to operate at a former bank in the historic center of San Juan Bautista, according to a decision by the city’s planning commission during its Tuesday meeting.
“I’ve provided a wealth...
Utility box art focuses on youth
Paint brush in hand, David Gutierrez makes the final touches to his latest artwork, a utility box on Tres Pinos Road in Hollister.
“This one has taken me quite a while because of the amount of subject matter,” said Gutierrez, as he reviews the...
McCarthy Street Park to be revitalized
Outdoor gym equipment and handball courts may be in the pipeline for McCarthy Street Park thanks to a nearly $700,000 grant the City of Hollister was recently awarded by the state.
While the process is expected to take up to three years to complete,...
State opinion on 400 block delayed
An opinion from the California Attorney General’s Office on the validity of the 400 block petition has been delayed, according to city officials.
City Clerk Tom Graves recently reached out to the state attorney general’s office for an opinion on whether Mayor Ignacio Velazquez’s petition...
National Night Out coming to Vets Hall
The Hollister Police Department issued a press release Friday that invited the community to come out to the annual National Night Out event.
The free event will be held Tuesday, August 1 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in front of the Veterans’ Memorial Building.
Law...
Grant given to Police Activities League
The Community Foundation for San Benito County awarded a $7,875 grant to the nonprofit San Benito County Police Activities League last week.
In a press release dated July 18, the nonprofit group said they received a Community Matching Grant from the foundation to support PAL...
Caltrans to close Route 156 right lane
Caltrans will begin a 24/7 closure of the right lane in each direction from US Highway 101 to the Alameda off State Route 156 starting Monday. The closure is due to a project that will resurface and improve guardrails on 156.
The lane closure begins...
