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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital nurses Monday made a coordinated effort—in the midst of contract negotiations with the separate health care district—to plead with Hollister officials about what they called “dangerous” staffing levels.

County supervisors this month agreed to front money to buy a building for a permanent homeless shelter, though questions still remain about the cost of using that space and

The head of the local water conservation agency told Hollister council members Monday that although the area has experienced about 12 inches of precipitation this rainy season, it wasn’t nearly enough to get the community out of the four-year drought.

A 69-year-old San Marcos woman was killed on Highway 152 when she drifted into oncoming traffic Saturday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Whether you’re eating 3,000 calories a day or 1,500, it’s hard not to snack periodically throughout. However, too many people tend to make poor choices when it comes to snacking, selecting foods that are high in calories, sugar and bereft of key nutrients. Here are some healthy, tasty snack options that won’t bust your waistline and will hold you over until it’s time for the main meal.

There won’t be much competition for seats on the San Benito County Office of Education this June, as the only seats up for re-election will be filled by three incumbents.

Two candidates looking to succeed Supervisor Margie Barrios on the county board representing District 1 both bring a business-like approach to their candidacies.

District Attorney Candice Hooper reacted Tuesday to last week’s parole denial for a notorious Hollister murderer.

Approval of the county’s general plan didn’t mean all the related business was finished.

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to dispose of more than 15 tons of abandoned explosive materials this week, according to a press release.