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Like a kid at Christmas, I couldn’t wait to visit Guglielmo Winery’s 28th annual Holiday Faire which runs for three weeks every December. A dizzying array of wine and holiday themed gift items is paired with a special section devoted to wine and food tasting. Platters of prosciutto, salami, pate and a variety cheeses lined long tables. A chafing dish contained warmed bagna cauda, an Italian dipping sauce with intense flavors of garlic and anchovy.

Due to the severity of the Zika virus, the San Benito Health & Human Services Agency sent out another warning for people traveling to Latin America, including vacation destination spots Acapulco, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Ixtapa, Mazatlan, Baja California Sur and Sonora.

Hollister council members Monday approved a medical marijuana ordinance that will lift the city’s ban on dispensaries in January.

City council members sanctioned the 2017 Hollister Independence Rally contract at Monday’s meeting.

Hollister council members Monday could decide the fates of the 2017 Hollister Independence Rally and a local medical marijuana ordinance.

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, a fresh pine wreath is placed at the headstones of U.S. veterans across the country in remembrance of their service and sacrifice to their country.

Winter Solstice

Coach Christine Del Real couldn’t have been more proud of the Hollister Vikings Mitey Mite Cheer team. About half of the 14-member group performed a routine at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championships on Dec. 3 in Florida.

After a rough start, things are trending upward for the San Benito High boys basketball team. Since losing their first two games of the season, the Haybalers have won three of their last four contests, including a thrilling 52-51 overtime win over Hillsdale of San Mateo on Tuesday.

Illinois-based Energy Distribution Partners recently purchased local oil and gas company Dassel’s Petroleum.