Arts council to host Open Studios sneak peek
A sneak peak of the San Benito County Arts Council’s 2015 Open Studios Art Tour will be on display in downtown Hollister starting next month.
Opposition brews against Fairview Road housing project
The county is moving ahead in processing the proposed 206-home Roberts Ranch project off Fairview Road, but neighboring Cielo Vista development homeowners are continuing to put up a fight.
Veterans groups to host annual Easter egg hunt
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary chapters are presenting their annual Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. April 4 at Veterans Memorial Park, the groups announced.
LULAC announces new officers
The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 2890 of San Benito County elected new officers to serve during the 2015 office term, according to an announcement from LULAC.
The new officers include President Cesar Flores; Vice President Parveen Sharma; Treasurer Vince Luna; and Secretary Ruth Hermosillo
According to the LULAC press release:
San Benito County LULAC was formed on October 17, 1987 and is focused on education, civil rights, justice and equality for all. SBC LULAC is well known throughout the nation because of the work this council has done for almost 30 years with youth advocacy, education and leadership programs.
Meetings are held at the YMCA, first Saturday of the month, everyone is invited to attend and join LULAC.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of Latinos through community-based programs operating at more than 1100 LULAC councils nationwide.
MACE announces people of the year
A Hollister police officer and community organizer are being honored as winners of man and woman of the year by the Mexican American Committee on Education.
Event to honor history of Plaza Hotel, Castro/Breen Adobe
History buffs are celebrating 150 years of California State Parks with the unveiling of a monument and plaque celebrating historic buildings in downtown San Juan Bautista next month.
Police arrest suspect in attempted murder case
Hollister police have arrested a wanted attempted murder suspect believed to narrowly escape authorities in Gilroy nearly two weeks ago.
Hospital Road Bridge project stalled by acquisitions
County officials expect to put off construction on a new Hospital Road bridge until 2016.
Park Hill Community Garden roots celebrated
A hillside of weeds facing Hollister has blossomed into a community garden on Park Hill. On Friday, gardeners and others celebrated the site's 15th anniversary.
Police Blotter: Camping in a city park
Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.
