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April 27, 2026

Grant extends presence of school resource officer

Trustees unanimously approved district participation in a partnership with the Hollister Police Department and the City of Hollister to use grant funds to bring a school resource officer to the schools.

Police Blotter: String of shoplifting cases during holiday season

Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.

Reward offered for use of illegal trap on fox

Wildlife officials are offering a $1,000 reward related to the illegal trapping of a fox in the Hollister area, according to a statement from an organization called Wildlife Emergency Services.

Southside School back open on ‘hour-by-hour’ basis

Southside School opened its doors to students Monday but only on an “hour-by-hour” basis following closures due to mudslides last week, said Superintendent and Principal Eric Johnson.

City weighs spending $4K to paint utility boxes

Hollister City Council members Monday are set to consider spending $4,000 toward painting of utility boxes in an effort to stem graffiti.

Calendar & Briefs: Chamber awards dinner details

Chamber awards dinner

Aromas project brings water reliability to neighborhoods

Residents in 59 homes on the south end of Aromas can take in more than a breath of fresh air. Soon, they can take a gulp of fresh water, too.

Charter contract expiration means cost hikes for agencies

The end of agreements between Charter Communications and the cities of Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista may mean tens of thousands of dollars in extra costs for local school districts, the Hollister wastewater treatment plant, the San Juan Bautista library and other agencies.

Lawsuit questions treatment of autistic student

A 14-year-old student in October 2013 was against the wall with a green mat pushed against his chest, neck, arms and legs, according to a teacher involved in a legal dispute over the incident.

County agricultural commissioner to retire

San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner Ron Ross has announced his retirement.

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