Realtor’s Corner: Joseph and Tari Wortham
As a realty team, what made you decide to join forces? Tari has been very successful at understanding the local market and has been a realtor for almost three years. She enjoys helping clients and was top 10 agent at Intero Gilroy in 2016....
Hollister council appoints Gillio to open seat
Hollister council members Monday appointed Jim Gillio to the open seat representing District 4. Gillio is expected to be sworn in on May 1.
Council members conducted a two-hour interview session with the nine applicants, which included Jacob Aguirre, Tim Burns, Adolfo Gonzalez, David Huboi,...
Paradise Valley Vineyards
Spicing up their history lessons, the Morgan Hill Historical Society offers wine-tasting along with free presentations by local speakers at the historical home of Hiram Morgan Hill. I recently made a presentation of vintage photos from our wine region’s past and afterward, was delighted...
Open Studios Tour to draw crowds this weekend
The San Benito Arts Council's Open Studios Tour is set for this weekend throughout the county.
The following are details for the event:
Join us for a self-guided tour of artists' studios throughout San Benito County during the San Benito County Arts Council's annual Open Studios...
San Benito Gives effort set for May 16
The Community Foundation for San Benito County, in partnership with BenitoLink and Mission Village Voice, will host the first-ever local day of giving to build a stronger network among nonprofit organizations, donors and San Benito County residents.
On May 16, San Benito GIVES will raise...
California dreamin’
This morning I heard someone at my local coffee shop say that she has lived in San Jose for 10 years and has never seen the hillsides look so green. I’ve lived here just about as long and I’m seeing not only lush hills,...
Top kitchen trends
Celebrity cook and author Rachel Ray, says “Good food and a warm kitchen are what make a house a home.” As the indisputable heart of our homes, the kitchen is where everyone tends to gather. And for good reason—the kitchen is where we find...
Bilingual literacy summit coming
The San Benito County Office of Education is set to host a bilingual early literacy summit in May.
Superintendent Krystal Lomanto will host Building Bridges 2 Literacy, a countywide English and Spanish literacy initiative on May 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Spring Grove...
Supes set hearing for cannabis applicants
County supervisors Tuesday set a public hearing date of May 23 for applicants under the temporary cannabis cultivation ordinance.
On Sept. 27, supervisors unanimously approved a cannabis cultivation “urgency” ordinance that was supposed to halt all new cultivation operations within the county.
Medical plants under cultivation...
Police seek ID of suspected vacuum thief
The Hollister Police Department is seeking information regarding the identity of a shoplifting suspect.
On the afternoon of March 28, Hollister police officers responded to the Target Store located at 1790 Airline Highway, according to a press statement, regarding a report of a theft. The...

















