PG&E: Contractor caused leak spurring evacuation
Six homes were evacuated Thursday morning after a third-party contractor hit a four-inch gas line, according to a spokeswoman from Pacific Gas & Electric.
Hollister farmers market traffic stalls in 2015
Vendors and the market manager for the Hollister Downtown Certified Farmers’ Market have noticed foot traffic tends to decline each year at the end of summer. This year, however, the event organizer acknowledged a general decrease in overall traffic as well.
San Juan Bautista to hike water rates
It's about to get more expensive to take a shower or use the bathroom in San Juan Bautista. Mission City officials also put questions out there as to why districts such as Hollister and Sunnyslope continue to use tiered rate structures despite a recent court ruling, in San Juan Capistrano, barring the practice.
College Volleyball: United Rams prep for season
GILROY—The camaraderie in the Gavilan College gym Tuesday was undeniable. After each drill, the Rams volleyball players huddled together to acknowledge each other's accomplishments, always ending with a “Go Rams” chant before breaking. That, head coach Kevin Kramer said, is what an entire summer of bonding does for a team.
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club sale made final
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club was officially sold last week, confirmed the club’s president and general manager, Alex Kehriotis.
Kosmicki: In the Particulates’ world, leaf blowers reign
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Lee: Tapia is running with true passion
Six months after he graduated from North Monterey County High in 2004, Danny Tapia had put on 15 pounds in all of the wrong places.
La Catrina fundraiser helps family in Mexico
La Catrina Mexican Grill & Bar in Hollister hosted a fundraiser in late July that raised more than $2,000 to help build a home for a family living in Tecate, Mexico.
Updated: Landing plane kills Hollister man mowing runway
A 75-year-old Hollister man mowing the grass landing strip at Frazier Lake Airpark was killed Thursday morning when struck by a landing plane, according to authorities.
Timeless Warp of History at Minh Jet
Minh Venator, 51, loves the challenge of transforming a roomful of what looks like junk into a gleaming jet airplane that will eventually taxi away from his Minh Jet facility at the Hollister Municipal Airport and fly to some far off warbird collector.


















