Fantasy awaits at the Renaissance Faire
All the world’s a stage—literally—for the actors and colorfully dressed visitors of the annual Northern California Renaissance Faire held at Casa De Fruta.
Hollister Hills to host 40th anniversary event
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area invites residents to its 40th Anniversary Celebration. It is set to start at 9 a.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Lower Ranch Day Use Area, according to the recreation area.
Music in their vines at Guerra concerts
Ten years ago, Al Guerra and his son, Jason, were having a conversation as they overlooked one of the picturesque vista points at the family’s Pepper Tree Ranch. The talk centered on the possibility of one day holding concerts at their ranch.
Fernando Gonzalez: A Storekeeper’s Rise
Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Fernando Gonzalez, 66, recalled the story of his father fleeing across the border in 1914 into the U.S. to escape the seemingly endless Mexican Revolution, as his brother, who was just 15, returned to fight.
A century later, town founder’s novel emerges
In his lifetime, T.S. Hawkins lived in a log cabin, moved from Missouri to California in a covered wagon and helped found the town of Hollister. He also wrote a book.
Kosmicki: What if supervisors were high when voting?
What if, before county supervisors took their vote to ban outdoor medical marijuana cultivation, they all got high? This column explores the possibility.
New local firefighters sworn in Monday
The Hollister Fire Department added three new members to its list of full-time employees this week.
New York firm buys stake in Panoche solar project
A New York firm has acquired a 50 percent stake in the Panoche Valley Solar Project, according to a statement released to Market Watch.
Local woman to attend pope’s canonization Mass
A local woman has secured a ticket to the canonization Mass next week for Junipero Serra presided over by Pope Francis in Washington, D.C.
San Juan officials weigh hillside law despite lacking hills
Although there isn’t too much hillside land in San Juan Bautista, Mission City government officials are looking at establishing hillside development restrictions.
