Longtime local Pablo Balancio, a Gavilan fixture, dies at age 56
Pablo Mazon Balancio Jr., a longtime Hollister resident who became a staple on the Gavilan Community College campus in recent years while showcasing his lively personality, died at age 56.
Environmental review begins for river parkway, regional park
The environmental review of the regional park and river parkway began in earnest last week with a meeting involving members of the parks and recreation commission and administrators overseeing the environmental review – and continued with an official meeting of the parks and recreation commission last Tuesday evening.
Cannella to speak at chamber lunch Wednesday
State Sen. Anthony Cannella is scheduled to make a stop in the Hollister area Wednesday.
Salinas man, 29, dies in Gilroy crash
A 29-year-old Salinas man was killed in a wreck early Sunday morning at the intersection of Murray Avenue and Chestnut Street in Gilroy, the California Highway Patrol confirmed Monday in a press release.
Police Blotter: Burglaries, vehicle thefts in Hollister
The following are some items reported on the Hollister Police Department blotter for the past week:
Crunch Time: Day 2 leader enjoys South Valley
The leader after the morning round, Brooks Koepka, is no stranger to the South Valley.
‘Heritage Hog’ rounds up $57K for foundation, Bolado Park
“Some pig!” proclaimed the spider web above Wilbur’s pen, in a reference to the beloved children’s book, “Charlotte’s Web.” The same might be said about locally raised hog, Cash n’ Carry.
Photos: Women’s Center ribbon cutting
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, with the help of the chamber of commerce, held a ribbon cutting Thursday for the new Women's Center. There were several speeches, tours, and food and refreshments for the invitation-only visitors. There will be a separate open house for the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Women's Center.
