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January 16, 2026

Getting Out: Bird watching opens up the sky

One hundred and 50 years ago, after a wet California winter, you might have needed a flat-bottomed boat to cross the Central Valley from the Coast Range to the Sierra foothills. Today, dams retain that water, then channel it through a network of dikes. Of the estimated three to five million acres of original California wetlands, only 450,000 acres remain – a reduction of 85 to 90 percent.

Hollister homeowner receives faulty foreclosure letter

Considering Hollister resident Ken Johnson has never had any late payments on his Hemlock Court home’s mortgage, he was more than surprised to get a letter a week ago telling him a notice of default had been filed on his property.

NFL: 49ers’ hunt for receivers begins

Even 49ers general manager Trent Baalke, who is loathe to give away anything in terms of team strategy, admits his team is in the market for a receiver or three.

Hiker invites public on trek to region’s missions

The man who trekked through San Luis Obispo County in April as part of his quest to visit all of California's 21 missions is organizing another trip. This time, he's inviting the public to join him.

Lewis: When in doubt use the ‘Texas Wedge’

What club is the No. 1 choice for off-green short shots? The answer is the Texas Wedge or better known as a putter.

Smiling a little brighter

Health Foundation hosts annual dental screening event for children

Caregiver resource centers on the chopping block

State budget calls for elimination of support service for families, friends who help loved ones with memory impairment

An Italian-style spaghetti squash

A couple of weeks ago, my son Leo broke his arm on the basketball court. We stayed close to home for a few days, so we needed the sort of food that would warm us inside. This recipe did the trick. Because spaghetti squash keeps for about two months, I didn't have to go farther than my pantry for my vegetables.

Briefs: Resource conservation holds demo tour; community blood drive and more

Resource conservation holds demo tour

Breen: My hypothesis: It’s not teen laziness; it’s an experiment

San Benito High School has laboratory facilities that help educate students about scientific theory and practice. Using beakers and Bunsen burners and microscopes, students augment their textbook and lecture learning with experiments designed to bring the lessons to life.

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