Hollister High football coach back in classroom

Thomas Sullivan remains on paid administrative leave as coach while investigation of football program continues

by Noe Magaña October 16, 2026

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City cancels town hall meeting set for Oct. 16

Officials set to discuss fiscal budget

by Contributor October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

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Haunted houses open at Veteran’s Building, Bolado Park

Creepy movie scenes, zombie miners, killer clowns, lots of spiders await the brave

by Robert Eliason October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Government / Politics

City of Hollister lays off dozens of employees amid fiscal crisis

Workers in police, public works, finance, recreation among those dismissed

by Noe Magaña October 15, 2026October 16, 2026

Government / Politics

Supervisors OK hiring for three county leadership positions

Budget, emergency services, public defender are focus of new roles

by Madison Kirkpatrick October 15, 2026

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New murals add color, culture to downtown Hollister

San Benito County Arts Council unveils five new murals during Vision Art Fest tour

by Adam Bell October 14, 2026

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Supervisors approve $263 million final budget

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Mission 10 Race coming to San Juan Bautista

The 43rd annual event is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2027

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

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City of San Juan Bautista requests immediate water conservation

Request comes as Well No. 5 remains out of commission.

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Commentary

COMMENTARY: After years of service police captain is laid off

Captain Michael Paddy discusses his views on his layoff and that of others

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

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City of Hollister Safe Streets Action Plan – Vision Zero Community Festival

Event to take place October 24

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

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If a tree stands between two properties in California, can one property owner cut down the tree without the consent of the other property owner?

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

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Were there more San Benito County residents working outside of the county than within the county in 2024?

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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Do electric vehicles stop working in extreme heat?

by Contributor July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

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Betabel Road developer sues county over housing project application

McDowell Family Trust alleges county planners have delayed application process

by Noe Magaña October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Children and Youth

Mobile barber makes haircuts easier for children with autism

Jazzy-J reaches those who can’t visit a barbershop or salon

by Adam Bell October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of Oct. 12

Local officials to discuss roads, homeless population data, admin salary schedule

by Noe Magaña October 13, 2026October 14, 2026

Government / Politics

LAFCO asks why Sunnyslope annexation going ahead without commission approval

Six miles of water pipe expected to be in place ahead of commission OK

by John Chadwell October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Sports

Baler softball player commits to University of Tennessee

Junior Sophia Galindo will join Lady Vols on scholarship

by Alexia Navarro Garcia October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Education / Schools

High school district moves forward with land swap for additional campus

Trustees also aim to acquire more land via eminent domain

by Noe Magaña October 12, 2026October 14, 2026

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Hollister has changed drastically over the years

Judy Gansen discusses the changes she sees in Hollister because of housing mandates.

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

COMMUNITY OPINION: California’s CEQA reform proposition threatens wildlife

Aromas resident and ecologist Sean McCain discusses his views on Proposition 45

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

COLUMN: Too Small to be Mean

Sheriff Taylor discusses his view on the tone of local politics

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

COMMUNITY OPINION: When did Hollister’s financial emergency really begin?

Director-Elect, San Benito Health Care District, Roxy Montana shares her views when Hollister’s financial troubles began

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

PUBLIC LETTER: A vital step forward: San Benito County welcomes the end of child marriage in California

County Clerk, Francisco Diaz discusses his views on the ending of child marriage in the state

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

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From Protest to the ballot box: Indivisible Hollister joins No Kings

No King 4 protest is Oct. 17

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

HSD adds two music teachers with help from Prop. 28

Dana Parker and Teresa Ayala joined the District earlier in the school year

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Police investigate fatal traffic collision involving bicyclist

Bicyclist has not been officially identified

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Hazel Hawkins Healthcare Partners with Baby2Baby

Program provides diapers for newborn at no cost

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Deputy Superintendent Kip Ward to retire at end of school year

Ward has been with the District for 34 years

October 6, 2026October 7, 2026

Stormwater drainage clearing and El Niño emergency guidelines

Sheriff’s office releases information about upcoming rainy season to homeowners

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

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Eat, Drink, Savor: Crave’s ‘Thirsty Thursday’ event showcases local wines

Tasting features grenache sourced from old-vine vineyard on former Almaden property

by Robert Eliason October 11, 2026October 13, 2026

Eat, Drink, Savor: Pinnacle Farms a legacy rooted in the land

Phil Foster locks preservation in place, one conservation easement at a time

by Robert Eliason October 4, 2026October 6, 2026

Sports and Recreation

Anzar High football sees ups, downs so far this season

Hawks find motivation by honoring former player killed in accident

by Robert Eliason October 9, 2026October 10, 2026

Flat track motorcycle racing returns to Bolado Park for County Fair

Steve Eklund Memorial Race set for Oct. 4

by Robert Eliason September 28, 2026September 29, 2026

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BL Special Report: Nonprofit says hospital’s charity program is little-known

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by Noe Magaña March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

BL Special Report: Q&A with Planning Commissioner Peter Hernandez

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Note: When published, this article failed to note that Peter Hernandez…

by Robert Eliason February 20, 2026February 22, 2026

BL Special Report: Montessori School site project latest to be delayed by city

Lea este artículo en español aquí. When Sandra Schwehr first thought about opening the Little Tree Montessori…

by Robert Eliason February 13, 2026April 29, 2026

BL Special Report: Mountain lions, though protected, remain controversial

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by John Chadwell February 18, 2026October 15, 2026

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