Prep Feature: Villegas bucks specialization trend
The Nov. 18, 2002 cover of Sports Illustrated featured an iconic shot of Brian Brohm, who at the time was a star junior quarterback at Trinity High in Kentucky. The subtitle of the cover story, “Inside the changing world of our young athletes,” was the first of a four-part series that detailed a semi-revolution in high school sports, where the top athletes started specializing in one sport rather than play multiple ones.
Candidates share views over breakfast with Realtors
Community members bumped shoulders with local candidates over a breakfast buffet at Paine’s Restaurant on Wednesday morning for a candidates’ forum.
Hollister council OKs library fee for new development
Council members Monday approved a library impact fee for new developments in the City of Hollister.
Scarecrows invade downtown storefront
Scarecrows have invaded San Benito Street! Or at least the window of one downtown storefront.
Hollister fire loses federal funding for 12 firefighters
The Hollister Fire Department failed to receive a federal grant to continue funding 12 firefighter positions, the city manager confirmed during Monday's council meeting.
Hollister council to consider tree replacement, roof repair, library fee
Hollister council members Monday night are set to consider several items that could directly affect the public.
Football: Balers blow past Mustangs
Entering Friday night’s Monterey Bay League Gabilan Division game, San Benito had trailed five previous opponents by a grand total of 6 minutes. That’s half a quarter in high school football. So it was uncharted territory for the Haybalers to be facing their largest deficit of the season against Monte Vista Christian early in the first quarter.
As last notifications loom, fire department yet to get grant
The Hollister Fire Department in the final round of notifications had not received word on a grant, the loss of which could result in the city laying off 12 firefighters.
Schedule announced for seasonal homeless shelter
The seasonal homeless shelter is set to open Dec. 3 through the end of March from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., according to the county.
Supervisors skeptical of fencing solution at store
County supervisors this week discussed the possibility of putting a fence around a property adjacent to Garden Mart, a local nursery in downtown Hollister, to help combat trespassing and loitering issues related to the homeless population.


















