San Benito County will reinstall national motto display during board chambers renovation
San Benito County staff assured the public that the national motto, “In God We Trust,” will return to the wall behind the dais inside the board chambers building on Fourth Street in Hollister.
In an Aug. 14 statement, County Executive Officer Esperanza Colio Warren said...
HSD staff unites for Professional Development Day
The Hollister School District staff got off to a collaborative start for the 2026-27 school year with a Professional Development Day featuring more than 60 sessions.
The annual P.D. Day was well received, with nearly 600 staff members invited to take part in the district-coordinated...
Gav Foundation awards scholarships to 83 area students
Dozens of South Valley students were awarded a total of 115 scholarships at the Gavilan College Foundation “From Gratitude to Greatness” banquet on Aug. 6.
The event at the Gavilan Student Center celebrated student achievement among the recipients and their families.
“At Gavilan, we are committed...
A little help for teachers can be a big investment in local students
When teachers head back to the classroom, they often bring more than lesson plans and school-issued supplies with them. Many reach into their own pockets to make sure their students have the books and materials they need.
Hill’s Bookstore in Hollister wants to help.
The bookstore...
Monday Market brings community together in San Juan Bautista
Mondays take on a little more life in historic San Juan Bautista, where the Monday Market brings residents and visitors together to shop, browse and enjoy the small-town atmosphere.
The market, produced by the San Juan Bautista Business Association, offers an opportunity to discover locally...
Recall group gains financial support from pro-business Silicon Valley PAC
As a committee of local voters continues to collect signatures for a ballot measure to recall Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki, a recent campaign statement shows a significant contribution from a pro-business political entity based in San Jose.
Silicon Valley Biz PAC on June 12 contributed $10,000...
Calaveras/AAA principal shares excitement about new role
When educator Shanieka Richard first moved to Hollister about six years ago, she noticed the sign outside the site shared by Calaveras Elementary School and Accelerated Achievement Academy proclaiming, “Two Great Schools ‒ One Awesome Learning Community.”
The schools’ shared campus was close to her...
More candidates line up to run for supervisor, mayor, council seats
With the nomination period closed for the Nov. 3 election, races for a partial county supervisor seat and offices for the City of Hollister feature crowded fields.
Former Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez qualified to run for his former District 5 seat on the board, after he...
Understanding the big impact of a small airport
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) shared this conversation with Hollister Municipal Airport Director Jeff Crechriou on the positive economic impact the airport—also known by its FAA identifier CVH—has on the tri-county region, the growth of advanced air mobility and the power of regional collaboration.
The...
SB County Probation employee arrested for possession of explicit images of a child
A San Benito County Probation Department employee has been charged with possession of sexually explicit images of a 13-year-old he was communicating with on social media, according to authorities.
Damon Jon Luecke, 53, of Gilroy, was charged by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office...
