Q&A with Anzar High School Principal Angela Crawley
Departing educator leaves a “legacy of student support and innovative practices.”
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A lifelong fascination with the celestial
Local astronomer David Baumgartner receives BenitoLink Press-Tigious Award for media contributions
Special Friends Mother’s Day Fashion Show brings awareness
Special needs youth have fun while reminding the public about the unique shop that hosts the event, New Beginnings.
Public meetings for the week of May 11
Local officials to discuss the Riverview Park, advanced airspace sensors and draft budgets
Campaign expenditures for 3 county races
Candidates for auditor-controller, county clerk-recorder and superintendent of schools have spent nearly $60,000
Christopher Ranch celebrates 70th anniversary
The king of garlic growers is a major Santa Clara and San Benito County institution.
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Hollister Police arrest assault with a deadly weapon suspect
The arrest followed a FLOCK alert
COMMUNITY OPINION: Supervisors gone wild
Heather Hickerson discusses her views on supervisors misusing their office
Governor signs AB 108 providing emergency relief for hospitals
Assembly Bill 108 is an emergency budget measure providing urgent financial relief to hospitals
Trilogy San Juan Oaks residents create gift bags for Hazel Hawkins nurses
Gift bags were to honor nurses on National Nurses Day
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Eat, Drink, Savor: Jon Mansmith’s adventures with spices
Along with barbecue paste and grilled tri-tip, spices are the third pillar of the Mansmith empire
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Hollister Downtown’s busy Wine & Beer Stroll
Annual event draws hundreds to sample beverages
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Wildfarmers eyes expansion, hopes to double in size
A 40-acre lot adjacent to group’s property is available for purchase
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Superior Court honors essay writing competition winners
Winner Lizeth Gomez credits Bad Bunny as part of her inspiration
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Hollister adopts new zoning map designating areas for development
Officials say map aligns with recently adopted 2040 General Plan
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unSCruz presents technicolor caravan of joy at Bolado Park
Burning Man affiliate held four-day celebration of creativity, individuality, fire
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Opinions
PUBLIC LETTER: Endorsement- Francisco Diaz for County Clerk
Former HPD Chief, David Westrick discusses his endorsement of Francisco Diaz
PUBLIC LETTER: Why Francisco Diaz Has My Vote
Former HFD Chief Bob Martin Del Campo discusses why he is voting for Francisco Diaz.
PUBLIC LETTER: Best candidate for County Clerk
Dane Sanchez discusses why he believes he is the best candidate of County Clerk.
COMMUNITY OPINION: When ‘your opinion’ isn’t actually yours
Supervisor Dom Zanger discusses his view on the use of AI in public letters submitted to local news media
PUBLIC LETTER: The recall effort is not a scam
Heather Bluhm discusses the intent of the recall of Supervisor Velazquez
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Northbound Hwy 101 lane closure
Lane 1 at Hwy 25 will close from 10 p.m. May 11 until 5 a.m. May 12
San Benito County Civil Grand Jury extends application deadline
The new deadline is May 8
Police arrest man following alleged assault on officer
Both police sergeant and suspect were transported to Hazel Hawkins Hospital and later released
Agricultural Land Trust awarded state funding to protect local lands
$3.4 million will be used as partial funding for San Antonio Ranch and full funding for 556 acres in Santa Ana Valley
VFW Post 9242 to host golf tournament in Hollister
Event scheduled for June 22 at San Juan Oaks
Superior Court celebrates 2026 Law Day: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”
Youth essay winners will be announced during event
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Mansmith’s BBQ prepares for Rib Cookoff
Mike Mansmith, crew to prepare more than 3,000 pounds of meat for event
Eat, Drink, Savor: Galloping into the Tres Pinos coffee scene
The Coffee Hitch Co. offers gourmet beverages from converted horse trailer
Sports and Recreation
Bulldog Gym boxer wins Central California Junior Olympics
Pedro Villalobos has qualified for nationals two straight years
On the RISE
Flag football league kicks off spring season opener
Special reports
BL Special Report: Nonprofit says hospital’s charity program is little-known
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has written off $3.93 million in patient…
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…
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…
BL Special Report: Mountain lions, though protected, remain controversial
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Over the past nearly four decades, there has been heated debate…
FEatures
The 21st annual Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off draws big crowd
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The 21st annual Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off, opened May 8 and runs through 10, so take your…
Mother’s Day weekend brunches and events
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Sunday being Mother’s Day, here are some activities and brunches happening in the community this weekend. Events Wildflower Hike…
A Day on the Green
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Sounds of bubbling laughter, spirited chatter and the clomping of footsteps across the blacktop filled the air along with…
Through art, Eli Garcia shares creativity, inspiration
Lea este artículo en español aquí. A 14-year-old Hollister artist is turning creativity into recognition, capturing attention across…
San Benito County Office of Education hosts Art Showcase
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Touting thousands of student artwork pieces, the San Benito County Office of…
Retired judge reflects on career at local bar association event
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Aiming to build a network of legal professionals and be more…
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