Cannella broaches business, water, school funding in chamber talk
State Sen. Anthony Cannella visited San Benito County this week and discussed several issues of local importance such as changes to enterprise zones, education funding reform and the need for a new water bond.
Council to weigh accepting San Benito Street transfer
Hollister City Council members Monday are set to consider accepting control and maintenance over the San Benito Street portion of Highway 25 after years of delays with the planned relinquishment.
Hollister woman, 26, dies in solo crash on Highway 101
A 26-year-old Hollister woman died in a solo-car crash Thursday evening on Highway 101 in Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Top 5: First San Benito Olive Festival set for Saturday
The inaugural San Benito Olive Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Paicines Ranch. Admission is $20, and tickets are available at sanbenitoolivefestival.com.
Local aviator to be honored with renamed street near airport
A dedication ceremony for a new street sign to be named after local aviator Jim Laws will take place at Skylane Drive near the Hollister Municipal Airport on Sunday at noon.
Verizon to expand cell coverage at Olive Festival
Verizon Wireless plans to expand coverage and capacity for the San Benito Olive Festival this weekend, according to a statement from the company.
Board seeks help with mussels at San Justo Reservoir
The board of supervisors Tuesday voted to “mussel” up some support from congressional representatives for the Zebra Mussel Eradication Plan at San Justo Reservoir.
Five local students partake in LULAC leadership seminar
Five county students with the local League of United Latin American Citizens chapter had the chance to take part in an annual leadership seminar in the nation’s capital.
