Lost art auction to benefit art education
Former San Benito High School art teacher John Robrock retired in 2018 with several boxes of unclaimed works from former students. In December, he set out on a quest to reunite the pieces with their creators.
Events that followed have turned into a public art...
Deputies, K-9 nab suspected copper thieves at PG&E site
Among a string of arrests last weekend by the sheriff’s office, deputies and a K-9 arrested two men suspected of stealing a spool of copper wire from a Pacific Gas & Electric site in Hollister.
Hospital plans to expand women’s health services
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced recently it will expand its service line of women’s health services by introducing new physicians to support care in San Benito County.
Dr. James Lilja recently joined the HHMH medical staff, adding the specialized field of gynecologic oncology to the...
Hollister School District makes gains with English learners
The Hollister School District has made significant improvements over the past year with reclassification of English learners and reducing necessary interventions for struggling students.
The district reported eight of 10 schools showed improvements with students moving out of needing academic interventions. Meanwhile, a growing number...
Police allege gang members threw objects at them
Police alleged that gang members threw objects at officers as they attempted to seize a car outside a party on Caputo Court early Saturday morning.
Gilroy bird tests positive for West Nile virus, no human cases reported
A bird infected with West Nile virus was confirmed in Gilroy
County haggles over $40k with general plan consultant
Approval of the county’s general plan didn’t mean all the related business was finished.
HDA calls businesses for first wine and beer stroll
The Hollister Downtown Association is organizing a downtown wine and beer stroll for Oct. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. Local businesses that want to participate in what the HDA hopes will become an annual event still have time to sign up for a spot along the stroll by submitting a participation form by Aug. 15.
Local Scene: Pumpkin giveaway, housing element workshop, harvest festival
Pumpkin giveaway event set in Hollister
Gonzalez and Jones Law is hosting a community event on Oct. 7 to give away pumpkins to families in need in Hollister.
The event will be held at 905 San Benito St. in Hollister from 1-4pm.
All families who are in...
















