Hollister Native American Gathering scheduled for July 15
The Hollister Native American Gathering committee, in collaboration with Laynee “BlueBird” Reyna and Elvira Zaragoza Robinson, invites Hollister and its surrounding communities to join Youth Alliance for the 1st Annual Hollister Native American Gathering, a vibrant and engaging event that aims to celebrate the...
Perseverance key for Hollister’s adult graduates
Friends and relatives honored the graduates of San Benito High School District’s adult school, dressed in caps and gowns, at a June 6 ceremony held in the courtyard of Hollister High School’s campus.
The Class of 2023 graduates are Brianna Barajas, Bryan Garza, Doris Gallo...
NorCal DubAffair brings Volkswagen vehicles to San Juan Bautista on July 29
Ray Diaz has been restoring Volkswagen vehicles since he was in junior high school, helping countless others get their prized possessions back on the road.
Somewhere along the way, though, the time he had to devote to such projects dwindled as work and family commitments...
Elaine Klauer named high school district assistant supe
Elaine Klauer has been named San Benito High School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Academic and Instructional Programs. She will serve as the district’s chief academic officer and provide leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining highly effective educational programs and services, according to district staff.
Klauer,...
Hollister celebrates
Locals and visitors started the Independence Day holiday early with a fireworks show and entertainment at Brigantino Park on July 1.
Festivities at the annual Fireworks Show and Family Fun Night included live entertainment, fun and games for the whole family and vendors. The evening...
Hollister School District invites applicants for trustee vacancy
The Hollister School District is looking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees due to a resignation.
The district will interview and select a new trustee for Area 1 as a provisional appointment due to a trustee’s recent resignation.
The deadline to submit an...
Robert Rivas sworn in as California Assembly speaker
It’s a day that seemed like it might not ever happen: Robert Rivas was sworn in Friday morning as speaker of the California Assembly.
The ascension of the Hollister Democrat—who represents the 29th Assembly District—to lead the lower chamber of the Legislature brings to a...
Local Scene: Academic honors; digital divide survey
Watkins graduates from Shenandoah University
Branden Watkins, of Hollister, was among the 1,143 students who graduated from Shenandoah University during the 2022-23 academic year. Watkins earned a Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery.
Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational...
Pile driving work to impact residents, motorists along Highway 156 project
Noisy, high-impact construction work will occupy the Highway 156 Improvement Project with a pile driving operation starting July 3, according to Caltrans.
The pile driving will begin in the area of the neighborhoods near Mission Farms RV Park and the Copperleaf community. The operation will...
San Benito Superior Court showcases student artists
The San Benito County Superior Court showcased original art pieces from dozens of local students for an exhibit at the courthouse on Fourth Street in Hollister last week.
Court officials reached out to schools through the San Benito County Office of Education earlier this year...
