Updated: Prospect Avenue shooting victim dies in hospital
The victim in Monday night's shooting in Hollister has died, according to the Hollister Police Department.
City hopes LED lights at Fourth Street last longer than others
City officials hope the new LED crosswalk lights at Fourth and Monterey streets will last longer than others installed in town.
Entire fracking ban initiative to print on sample ballot
Larry Rebecchi believes something monumental happened last week for supporters of a San Benito County fracking ban.
County hires former San Jose official as interim public works director
San Benito County has hired an interim public works director with ample public-sector credentials in San Jose.
Photo: Hospital auxiliary awards scholarships
Every year, the Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Auxiliary works hard to raise money to provide scholarships for students in health-related fields. According to the hospital – over a span of 60 years, the auxiliary has awarded $353,920 in scholarships. This year, it awarded $30,000 to 35 recipients who are students studying in various medical fields.
Scrapbook July 6-12, 2014
BIRTHDAY: Bethel Tipton: Bethel Tipton, a Hollister resident of nearly 70 years, celebrated her 100th birthday June 30, 2014 at a luncheon at Ridgemark. More than 30 members of her family—spanning four generations—gathered in her honor. She has resided at Mabe Northside for a number of years.
Betto’s Bistro MH grand opening
Betto’s Bistro had a ribbon cutting April 15 to open up its doors at 17385 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. The restaurant features classic Italian cuisine with homemade pastas. Catering and a 40 person banquet room are also available. Joining Randi Bara and Norberto Hernandez were various members of their staff, and the ambassadors, board and staff members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Irene Fariman joins Coldwell
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced Irene Fairman has affiliated with the company as a sales associate in its Morgan Hill office. Fairman will specialize in residential sales in Santa Clara Valley. “Irene will be a great addition to our sales team, and I couldn’t be more excited to have her join us,” said John Agresta, manager of the company’s Morgan Hill office.” Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Fairman worked at Coldwell Banker in the Antelope Valley for nine years and one year at Keller Williams in San Jose. She has completed multiple training courses in real estate and is a HAFA Specialist. She is also a commissioned notary public for the State of California. Fairman can be reached at (408) 763-6145 or via email at Irene.fairman@cbnor cal.com.
Stage company donating $1 per ticket for Les Miserables
The San Benito Stage Company has partnered with the Community Food Bank of San Benito County so that $1 of every ticket sold for Les Miserables will go to the food pantry.

















