Basketball: Balers open league with pair of wins
San Benito High had one of its best finishing quarters in recent memory, turning what was an offensively stagnate night into a dramatic, 13-point, come-from-behind 45-32 win over host Christopher on Jan. 5.
Wrestling: Medina an athlete coaches embrace
Ishmael Medina is the type of athlete who coaches love and embrace. And with good reason. The San Benito High senior works hard, takes to coaching well and is diligent in the classroom. Medina wrestles at 145 pounds, has a cumulative 3.86 GPA and is taking three Advanced Placement classes this semester.
Official: City spared from major flooding
Although there was extensive flooding just miles away, there didn’t appear to be any in City of Hollister limits, a top official said Wednesday morning.
Grow San Benito Fund offers loans to businesses
A new San Benito County Chamber of Commerce program will aid local business owners in obtaining loan funds.
Board elects De La Cruz as chairman
County supervisors Monday unanimously elected Jaime De La Cruz as board chairman during a special meeting.
Public health warns about flu spread
Public Health Departments around the Bay Area are announcing that influenza activity is increasing and has reached “widespread” levels. Areas with the most influenza activity in the State include the Bay Area.
New county supervisors take the oath
New County Supervisor Mark Medina and incumbent Supervisor Jaime De La Cruz were sworn in for respective four-year terms Monday afternoon.
Basketball: Sanchez determined as ever
Sergio Sanchez has been cut twice during his high school basketball career, but it hasn’t deterred him from having a breakout season. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound senior center used the past shortcomings to come back stronger than ever. The Haybalers have benefited from Sanchez’s improved play entering Friday’s league contest.
State order forbids new San Juan connections
The City of San Juan Bautista in October 2016 received a Compliance Order citing a violation of California of Health and Safety Code issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The order specifically forbids the city from adding new water-service connections to its potable water distribution system until proof of compliance has been met pursuant to the conditions cited in the violation letter.
Local dog was homeward bound for 57 days
A local dog who spent 57 days roaming the wilds of Hollister was captured just days before Christmas.
