Velazquez plans to rerun for supervisor’s seat after recall
Less than two months after the voters decided to remove him from office, former San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has thrown his hat in the ring to run again for the now vacant District 5 seat from which he was recalled in the...
Hollister School District performs facility upgrades over summer break
The Hollister School District has been quite busy upgrading facilities and grounds during the summer break.
Director of Maintenance and Operations Aaron Buzzetta provided a rundown of key highlights for a variety of work happening at sites throughout the district during the break. The initiatives...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
Three motorists die in separate accidents in South Valley
Three people died in separate vehicle accidents in South Valley over the July 25-26 weekend, according to authorities. Two of the crashes involved motorcycles, with their riders pronounced dead after officers responded.
A California Highway Patrol commander emphasized that most accidents are preventable, and urged...
Indigenous Fashion Show celebrates Native design, culture in South Valley
On Aug. 29, the Pavilion at Bolado Park Event Center will transform into a runway. The Indigenous Fashion Show Gala will celebrate Native designs while featuring Aztec dance, live performances, food and community.
The event is presented 3-9pm by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network in...
Gavilan College to host ‘Ready, Set, Enroll’ event
Gavilan College will host its annual “Ready, Set, Enroll” event on Aug. 1 to help new and returning students complete enrollment and prepare for the fall 2026 semester.
The free event will take place from 9am-2pm at the college's Gilroy and Hollister campuses. The Gilroy...
Police urge drivers to slow down, drive sober as summer heats up
As the summer heats up and residents and vacationers continue to revel in the sunshine and warm evenings, Hollister Police and statewide law enforcement officials are urging motorists to slow down and drive safely.
Hollister Police Department issued an advisory this week encouraging drivers to...
Community Science Workshop pilot continues at Hollister library
More than 40 kids and parents converged July 14 outside the San Benito County Free Library to explore and build with the Community Science Workshop.
The project of the day was an electric bubble-maker, composed of a hobby motor, battery pack and fan—brought to life...
Construction paused at proposed Gilroy ICE center as lawsuit moves forward
Construction on a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Gilroy has been temporarily paused while federal attorneys prepare their response to a lawsuit challenging the project, according to opponents of the facility.
The pause comes after California Attorney General Rob Bonta and...
Hollister man found dead in vehicle on Highway 152
Authorities confirmed that a man found dead in the trunk of a vehicle parked on Highway 152 was 42-year-old Hollister resident Javier Becerril. Police are investigating the death as a homicide.
California Highway Patrol officers received a report about 12:19pm July 9 regarding a missing...
