World-class visit from bodybuilder Jay Cutler
One of the greatest legends in the bodybuilding industry made an appearance in Hollister recently. Jay Cutler—not to be mistaken for the inconsistent Chicago Bears quarterback—was at Pumped Up Fitness Nutrition on March 12 to promote his supplement line, Cutler Nutrition.
Smoking allowed at Hollister hospital, but trustee pushes for ban
Smoking remains allowed on the Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital campus, but one healthcare district trustee is working to change that.
City officials review chamber tourism expenses
The San Benito County chamber’s executive director Monday told Hollister council members how the organization has spent more than $66,000 in taxpayer funds allocated over the past year or so from the city for tourism efforts.
Farr excited about Clear Creek bill progress
Congressman Sam Farr, who represents San Benito County, expressed optimism this week about committee-level progress on a bill to open parts of Clear Creek Management Area.
Veterinarian on four wheels
The white, fluffy dog with big, brown eyes stood on its back legs and looked briefly at the veterinarian before turning away.
Lee: Exercise does the brain good
It’s well documented that exercise does a body good. It also works wonders on the brain, too. In the last several years, research has discovered that exercise promotes a process known as neurogenesis, which is the brain’s ability to grow new brain cells.
Question of the Week: Should districts record meetings?
Panelists and readers answered this question: Should local school districts record their meetings (on either audio or video)?
Stage company has ‘Love’ on tap
The San Benito Stage Company is set to open its latest production on Friday called “The Subject is Love” at The Vault in Hollister.
Kosmicki: Final dash to the mussels
This is the final column in a three-part series. In the previous two, set in post-apocalyptic Hollister, a mad dash ensues for the last plentiful water and food source on earth. To reach San Justo Reservoir, home of world ruler Mollusk Face, I must cross Hollister’s ravaged roads and outrun its maniacal drivers. To this point, heading east on Hillcrest Road toward the bypass, I’ve survived toxins from the city’s poisoned Dump Lake; a wading pool-deep, pothole-induced rollover; crazed van and pickup drivers; condors picking at my lifeless body; and a wild pig attack.
Not quite 9 lives at the Hollister Animal Shelter
About one of every two animals that arrives at the Hollister Animal Shelter is euthanized.


















