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Bill’s Bullpen in downtown Hollister is once again hosting Free Comic Book Day in May.

If the dress fits, the San Benito County teenager can take home free attire for one of the most classic high school social events: prom.

Getting out of town a few days, reality hit me like a dirty ice ball to the face: We’re totally off base with our approach to commercial growth in San Benito County, and the Recession Clock is ticking while the broader economic recovery possibly winds to a close.

Last Saturday, I ran 26-plus miles, the penultimate longest long run in preparation for the Western Pacific Marathon in Fremont on April 30. My final long run will be 28 miles three weeks prior to the race. Then the taper begins. There are all sorts of marathon plans out there, and many of them tap out the longest long run at 22 or 24 miles.

In honor of an election year, here’s a 25-point plan for political change in the county that you probably won’t hear a peep about between now and November:

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 remains allowed on the Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital campus, but one healthcare district trustee is working to change that.

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.

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.

The white, fluffy dog with big, brown eyes stood on its back legs and looked briefly at the veterinarian before turning away.