Election 2016: Sales tax on path for landslide win
The 20-year, 1 percent sales tax extension floated in the City of Hollister was headed for a landslide victory Tuesday.
Election 2016: Velazquez headed to another win as Hollister mayor
Incumbent Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez was ahead against challenger Keith Snow for the third consecutive time on Tuesday after initial results were released.
Wine and painting at Seeker Vineyard
Painting and wine tasting has become a popular trend. Getting groups of people who have never held a paintbrush to come away with a framable piece of artwork while enjoying the best of Santa Clara Valley wines was the goal at a recent Paint and Sip party at Seeker Vineyard in San Martin.
Students weigh transfer options at college fair
Gavilan College students searched out their university options Thursday at College Transfer Day.
Updated: Council puts off decision on rally promoter
Council members Monday put off making a decision until later this month on whether to hire Roadshows Inc. as promoter of the 2017 Hollister Independence Rally.
Board to consider extending ban on large-scale marijuana
County supervisors Tuesday will hold a public hearing during their Election Day meeting for the extension of a marijuana cultivation ordinance.
Football: Balers denied by Palma
The soggy eyes and faraway looks said it all—this one hurt the deepest. Faced with a chance to beat its rival and win its first league championship since 2011, San Benito fell short in a 14-6 loss to visiting Palma Friday night.
College: Former Balers thriving at Sacramento State
Former San Benito High standouts Amy Quinones and Elijah Changco had terrific seasons running cross country for Sacramento State University this season. Quinones, a 2015 San Benito graduate, and Changco, a 2016 graduate, capped off their year at the Big Sky Championships in Moscow, Idaho on Oct. 29.
’12 Days of Giving’ kicks off soon
The holidays are nearly upon us, and what better time to help individuals, children, and families in need? The annual 12 Days of Giving campaign, set to kick off on Nov. 12th and conclude on Nov. 29th, is matching your monetary donations, making this the perfect opportunity to maximize your giving while helping San Benito County residents this holiday season.
Cross Country: Balers prepare for CCS by sweeping league finals
For the second time in three years, the San Benito High cross country program made it a clean sweep in the Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division Championships. Last Saturday at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy, the boys and girls squads—despite not having a top-five individual finisher in the combined races (Gabilan and Pacific Divisions)—captured titles in workmanlike fashion.
