Hot Gilroy Nights
The annual garlic festival put Gilroy on the map, but car shows and music might be the real spice of life in what arguably is the most aromatic city on the planet.
And as if to put an exclamation point on it all, the Gilroy...
Legislative Roundup: Week of 8/7
PACHECO RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT
The Hollister City Council unanimously approved sending their support letter with an amendment to bring up the inclusion of a possible recreation component.
The $800 million dam project - proposed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District - would expand the reservoir...
Coalition petitions to develop 400 block
The Community Foundation of San Benito County and its allies have launched an online petition to support its plans to build the nonprofit new offices on the 400 block of San Benito Street.
Started last Friday, the online petition is open to anyone with an...
Stuff the Bus fills a special need
The first day of school just got a lot brighter for thousands of local students.
On Saturday, Stuff the Bus, a project from the United Way of San Benito County, distributed backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need.
“It’s so our kids...
County leaders gear up for solar fight
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is preparing for a fight over the Panoche Valley Solar Farm.
On Tuesday, supervisors approved a contract not to exceed $60,000 for legal representation in the county’s pursuit to fix breaches in the development agreement with ConEdison Development,...
Ohana Shave Ice: Flavors of the island
A taste of Hawaii is at Ohana Shave Ice in downtown Hollister.
“We want to bring the flavors of the island to the mainland,” said Karina Hernandez, who with husband, Peter, opened the stylish eatery less than two weeks ago.
The unique dessert is very different...
Bluegrass festival in Tres Pinos
For the second year in a row, the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
Starting Thursday, top California bluegrass bands will descend on the beautiful venue, giving attendees an opportunity to jam with...
Hollister Recreation celebrates 40 years
The City of Hollister marked a milestone with cake and entertainment Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Building.
“The 40th anniversary of the recreation department is an amazing accomplishment,” Hollister City Councilman Jim Gillio told a crowd of locals and parks department staff – past and...
Local leaders discuss joint road repair
City and county leaders during last week’s intergovernmental meeting discussed sharing equipment across jurisdictions as a way to cut down on expensive road maintenance costs.
“You guys have a striping truck and we don’t,” San Juan Bautista Mayor Chris Martorana told the gathering of policymakers...
Downtown light to become four-way stop
The flashing red intersection at Fifth and San Benito streets is expected to become a permanent, four-way stop.
The Hollister City Council accepted the results of a traffic operations analysis for the San Benito Street corridor at their Monday meeting. The study was approved on...
