County approves expansion for personal services
San Benito County officials will allow businesses such as waxing salons and tattoo parlors to begin reopening at the end of the week.
According to a press release, County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci approved for the county to move into Stage 3...
Local aesthetician aims to help fire victims
Alex Galiotto had a dream one night that she was helping dozens of victims who were drastically affected by the recent local wildfires.
Sunday marked the second week in a row of her collecting everything from clothes to baby supplies during a fire donation drive...
Coroner identifies two who died in head-on crash on Highway 25
Two people—one a Hollister resident and one from Gilroy—died in a collision on Highway 25 near the border between Santa Clara and San Benito counties, according to authorities.
The Santa Clara County Coroner and Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims of the fatal accident as...
Governor orders closures effective immediately
The path to reopen San Benito County is taking a major U-turn as cases of Covid-19 continue to spike in the area and throughout the state.
David Westrick, county public information officer, said in a press release that businesses that are not able to continue...
Lisa Becerra ready to lead Hollister High girls volleyball team
Even though she hasn’t been able to conduct official tryouts yet, Lisa Becerra already appreciates being the new Hollister High girls volleyball coach.
“One thing that is exciting for me is there is a certain grit that exists in this community,” she said. “That’s something...
Covid-19 test site moves to HHMH Community Health Center
The local OptumServe Covid-19 testing site will move to the Hazel Hawkins Community Health Center as of Sept. 12, according to San Benito County officials.
The testing site’s new address is 930 Sunset Drive, Building 2, Suite B, directly across the street from Hazel Hawkins...
Mandatory reports for severe Staph infections
Drug resistant Staph much more common in last few years
Health officials and representatives stress importance of stay-home order
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital's Ken Underwood and Michael Bogey were two of the four speakers in a March 27 “Tele-Town Hall” hosted by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas). Underwood, the CEO of Hazel Hawkins Hospital, and Bogey, the medical director,...
