Records: Education office paid $3,489 for petition advice
The San Benito County Office of Education paid a law group almost $3,500 for legal advice regarding a petition for a special election regarding a seat on the Hollister School District’s Board of Trustees.
City extends time to propose projects on downtown plot
Hollister council members Tuesday put off a decision by 90 days on whether to sell the city's plot in the 400 block of San Benito Street.
Public Health Column: It’s not too late for flu vaccination
We are fast approaching the peak of flu season. While the “flu season” officially started in October and can run through May, the peak for California is anticipated to be February.
Lee: Don’t rain on my run
Exercise is meant for the outdoors. As a runner, I absolutely detest doing a workout on the treadmill or elliptical machine. But in this El Niño season, sometimes going indoors is the only option. After all, I can only take getting poured on so many times (it’s already happened several times in the last month).
Society of local wine lovers endures
The Vache Society had its yearly celebration Jan. 12 at The Inn Tres Pinos, but this one had a bit more significance—it was the 20-year anniversary of the group.Known for having casual and relaxing meetings—a big draw to the members and any potential new members—the 20th-year anniversary celebration featured something somewhat different: speeches. Twenty years is a pretty significant milestone, after all.
HSD weighs continuation school options
After changes to state funding increased the Hollister School District’s share of costs in a county-run continuation school, the elementary school district is considering whether to run a program itself.
Holte Holiday Dinners group prepares for 2016
Thanks to volunteers with the Holte Holiday Dinners group, those who are less fortunate in San Benito County had full stomachs on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Sheriff’s office reports shots fired on Buena Vista Road
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help regarding a case of shots fired near Buena Vista Road on Monday.
Arts council to host Poetry Out Loud at Anzar
The San Benito County Arts Council is partnering with local high schools to present a national poetry recitation contest.
Local woman accused of bilking thousands from parents
A longtime local resident is suspected of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her parents by using their credit card and writing fraudulent checks on such expenses as rent, utilities and a cash-advance outlet in town, according to a sheriff’s detective who shared details of the case.

















