Balers lock up top seed in CCS D2 playoffs
Depending on one’s point of view, those around the San Benito High football team perhaps breathed a sigh of relief or were disappointed when the Central Coast Section playoff brackets came out on Nov. 7.
The Haybalers (8-1) were either going to be the No....
County receives Covid vaccine linked to allergic reaction
Local vaccine partners have stopped administering shots of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine after San Benito County officials received word that a shipment they received could lead to an allergic reaction.
The California Department of Public Health on Jan. 18 released a statement stating that the...
Murder trials delayed
The suspect accused of killing 19-year-old Ariana Zendejas was to next appear in court Aug. 30, where his attorney will argue that five of the charges against him should be dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Chiefs, sheriff urge safety with fireworks
With numerous recent fires reported in the area, Hollister and San Benito County public safety authorities are asking residents to be safe in their use of fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Meet the candidates: Hollister City Council District 3
In the Nov. 8 election for the Hollister City Council District 3 seat, incumbent Dolores Morales will face small business owner Rosalinda Sanchez.
Morales was elected to the District 3 seat in a November 2021 special election, which was conducted to replace former Council member...
Covid-19 puts limits on county fair
The San Benito County Fair will see some major changes to this year’s program, including the possibility of going fully virtual, due to the ongoing Covid-19 public health crisis.
Year of yoga
So, have you made your New Year’s resolution yet?
It’s a go-to question, often intrusive, asked of people at the start of the New Year, and one that can lead to much self-reflection—even stress.
But now that 2018 is here, you may be asking yourself: What...
Newsom replaces watchlist with new tiered reopening system
By Tony Nuñez
The state revealed a new, more “stringent” four-tiered reopening system that will allow counties to begin opening their economies depending on their Covid-19 case and test positivity rates.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 28 announced the new system–effective Aug. 31– that replaces the...
Ink begins to flow again at tattoo shops
San Benito County officials allowed businesses such as tattoo parlors to move into Stage 3 for personal care services beginning June 19.
Matt Gomez, who owns Only the Honorable Tattoos at 520 San Benito Street, said he’s been getting bombarded since last week with phone...

















