Local Scene: Elks donate nearly $100K; highway construction resumes
Elks donate almost $100K
The Hollister Elks Club No. 1436 recently submitted its annual charitable giving report to the National Elks headquarters, showing a grand total of $93,755 in donations for 2022, according to a press release.
“This is an impressive contribution from a club mainly...
CA Attorney General intervenes in Amah Mutsun lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is stepping in on behalf of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in their lawsuit against San Benito County to stop the embattled Betabel Road commercial development project, according to a motion filed by Bonta’s office on March 23. The...
Bill would help undocumented disaster victims
Three California assembly members on Tuesday introduced a newly minted bill which, if it becomes law, would bring financial assistance to storm and flood victims who are ineligible for state and federal assistance.
Assembly Bill 513, also known as the California Individual Assistance Act, was...
Disaster Recovery Center opens in downtown Hollister
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in downtown Hollister, where residents who were affected by severe storms in February and March can get information on available assistance.
The center is located at the Strada Verde Innovation Park offices, 354 First...
Local Scene: H.O.M.E. grant; online burn permits
Kelly named to Dean’s List
Garret Kelly, of Hollister, has been named to the winter 2023 Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's West Campus in San Jose, California.
County awarded grant to renovate H.O.M.E. Resource Center
San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency has been...
L.A.-scene glam rock comes to Hollister
1980s-era glam rock from the L.A. scene is coming to San Benito County, as Hollister High School’s spring musical, “Rock of Ages,” is set to open this weekend.
The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical tells the story of a small-town girl, a city boy and a...
Robotics FIRST
San Benito County’s growing and enthusiastic community of robotics students and mentors held an inaugural Robotics Community Day at Hollister High School’s Science & Robotics building April 15.
Families, kids and anyone interested in robotics and STEM education were treated to demonstrations and presentations by...
Hollister Council warns Perez over ‘inappropriate conduct’
A majority of Hollister City Council members voted April 17 to issue a verbal warning to their colleague, Rick Perez, for violations of the city’s code of ethics and conduct.
Council members also asked city staff to return at a future meeting with more detail...
PHOTOS: Reel good time at the Poppy Bash
Dozens of filmmakers, musicians and others gathered at the Capos Event Center in downtown Gilroy on April 14 to celebrate the annual Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. The Poppy Bash, co-hosted by Alina Malletti Galore and Jayson Stebbins, was an opportunity for filmmakers to...
Hollister City Council to consider disciplining Rick Perez
The Hollister City Council tonight will consider disciplining one of its members for alleged violations of the city’s code of ethics and conduct.
Council member Rick Perez is accused of “inappropriate conduct” toward another council member and a San Benito County supervisor during separate interactions...
