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January 15, 2026

Sans: Easter surprise arrives for South County couple

Spring is full bloom out here in South County these days. We’ve had some nice April showers and they’re predicting a few more for this week. Should keep the grass growing and the wild flowers blooming a little while longer! Easter Sunday sure ended up being a nice day.

Column: Selig’s role in Oakland’s distressed property

OAKLAND, Calif. - The spirit of big-league baseball is alive in this cavernous space, even if it sometimes doesn't look or feel that way.

San Benito senior needs surveyed

Hollister forum gives residents a chance to share thoughts

Pets the center of All-Star project

Sarah Gomer, a freshman at San Benito High School, completed her 4-H All Star Project March 31. She is a member of Fairview 4-H and has been involved in 4-H since she was 9.

Briefs: Auditions set for ‘Big River’ and more

Auditions set for ‘Big River’

Young church emphasizes serving community

It has been just over two years since Morgan Hill Community Christian revived a church at 305 W. Main Ave. In the 18-month span since their launch, there have been remarkable results.

Rabies found in nearby county

Two cases of rabies were reported in North Monterey County this past week. One of these was in a dog, the other a skunk. It’s been while since rabies killed someone’s pet. But with this news, we know that rabies, a deadly virus contagious to humans, is in our own back yard.

Cupcake wines are a sure bet – and affordable

Cupcakes aren’t typically paired with wine, but if you like smooth wines with a hint of sweetness as I do; you may also like Cupcake Vineyard wines.

One for the ‘Only in California’ file

It was supposed to be dinner and a movie. Instead, it became two movies and a hotdog. And, no, that has nothing to do with “California,” but bear with me.

Marty: Guerrilla theater at Hollister council meeting

Guerrilla theater dates from the mid-1960s. According to Michael William Doyle, it was performances by “Marxian cadre” based on New Left politics and a manifesto from Che Guevara – in other words, it was staged political propaganda. I like the term so much I’ve expanded my personal definition to include all forms of staged political propaganda regardless of philosophy.

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