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May 25, 2026

Police to set DUI checkpoint in Hollister

The Hollister Police Department will be cracking down this upcoming weekend on people driving under the influence by placing a license checkpoint within the city limits.  The police department on Aug. 20 issued a press release stating that DUI checkpoints are going to be placed...

Partially blind photographer wins first at fair, donates proceeds

In many ways, Aspen Pollock is a typical 13-year-old. She enjoys

Fire sparked at illegal dump

The California Department of Forestry confirmed Wednesday that

New supes sworn in

Seven newly elected county government officials took their oaths of office in the Board of Supervisors chambers Jan. 7. Two new supervisors, Peter Hernandez in District 3 and Jim Gillio in District 4,assumed their new positions. District 5 Supervisor Jaime De La Cruz and District...

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Rummage sale for international travelers

Letter: Anzar science fizzles

I am sorry to read that Anzar High School students may be offered a way to avoid a “more math-intensive science course” by skipping chemistry. One has to wonder how students who are also completing the A-G Mathematics requirement can possibly be floundering in the elementary mathematics/arithmetic contained in a high school chemistry course. The opportunity provided in a chemistry course to solidify basic skills such as handling fractions should not be avoided by students who will be seeking employment in a 21st century which increasingly values numerical facility. One can also ask how post-secondary admissions personnel will view “integrated science courses” sold to students as a way to avoid mathematics. Students should stick with chemistry and deal with any course problems by seeking the free tutoring available to them in the local area.

County man suspected of firing shotgun, threatening family

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 55-year-old San Benito County man on New Year’s Eve after he had been suspected of threatening family members with a shotgun and firing one round into the ceiling of the residence, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.

Out of my mind

A chance to get away from technology

Fourth festivities leave uncertainty

End of annual downtown rally leaves locals wondering about

County board to weigh Cienega Road project, crop report

County supervisors Tuesday are scheduled to consider approving the fiscal year 2013-2014 adopted budget resolution, greenlighting specifications for the Cienega Road Realignment Project, and accepting the 2012 crop report.

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