Gas pains continue for commute-heavy Hollister
Local gas prices generally remain 15 to 20 cents below the state average of $4.33, though the volatile market has consumers and commuters skittish over unpredictable fluctuations in the cost of filling up their tank.
Marty: Deficit rocks, hard places
I had to choose between meetings last Tuesday night; San Benito County was meeting about its $5.3 million budget deficit while Hollister was meeting about its $3.5 million shortfall. I didn’t check to see if California was tackling its $9.2 billion deficiency or the federal government its $1.3 trillion problem. I’ll leave the state and federal issues for another time just to note that those are only the deficits they are willing to acknowledge publicly.
NFL: Niners among the shoppers for wide receivers
What at one point looked like a deep pool of free-agent wide receivers began to dry up faster than a 2012 California reservoir Monday.
Underpass to shine light on history
As Rustic Turtle Embroidery owner Gordon Machado pointed out, it is fair to say many local residents aren't even aware of the underpass walkway on Fourth Street connecting county government offices on one side with the old Fremont School property on the other.
Ramey: New MLB postseason is a bad idea
In 1993, one of the best teams in baseball - the 103-win San Francisco Giants - missed the postseason by one game.
MLB: League yet to make decision on A’s move to San Jose
A Major League Baseball official said Sunday that no decision has been reached on the A's efforts to build a ballpark in San Jose.
NFL: Mike Wallace could be perfect complement as receiver for 49ers
When free agency began last year, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was the player every 49ers fan wanted, needed, absolutely had to have on their team.
NHL: Sharks can’t gain ground, fall 1-0
A 100th consecutive sell-out at HP Pavilion didn't bring a rousing San Jose Sharks victory Thursday night.
Baseball: Gavilan tops defending champs in conference opener
The Gavilan College baseball team kicked off Coast Conference play with a 6-5 victory over defending champion Ohlone College in 10 innings in Fremont on Tuesday.
















