Q&A: Gavilan Community College President Pedro Avila
Top school administrator discusses Hollister campus, enrollment, future
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Earth Day actions to help environment
Events are planned locally, worldwide on April 22
Suspect in deadly March 28 run-over pleads not guilty
20-year-old faces voluntary manslaughter charge, case set for April 23 preliminary hearing
COG nixes Hwy 25 expressway expansion alternative
Board set to take action on other options in May
Through art, Eli Garcia shares creativity, inspiration
Teen earns regional recognition, advances on national stage during Autism Awareness Month
Public meetings for the week of April 20
Local officials to consider Hapa Bros restaurant, ADRoP project, Sunnyslope County Water District taking over Tres Pinos Water District
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COMMUNITY OPINION: County supervisors must not use their office to influence elections
Mia Casey believes the line between governing and campaigning is being crossed by local leaders—and it is eroding public trust.
COMMUNITY OPINION: Scam recall is a real test for San Benito County
Supervisor Kosmicki discusses his views on the Supervisor Velazquez recall
Waltz Creative opens applications for nonprofit grant program
Applications will be accepted through May 15
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Conservation authority gets San Benito supervisors’ backing
Bill to create entity with Santa Cruz, Monterey counties moving through state Assembly
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Maze students settle for pizza, bookstores after college field trip falls through
School staff blames the district for lack of transportation, superintendent admits mistake
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Hollister native called up to El Salvador’s national team
Elyssa Hernandez on women’s soccer squad competing for a spot in 2027 World Cup
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Cultivating the next generation of ag leaders
Young Farmers & Ranchers keeps people involved in agriculture after high school
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San Benito County Office of Education hosts Art Showcase
More than 4,000 student artwork pieces on view April 9 at Veterans Memorial Building
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Supervisors approve San Juan Oaks map
Decade-old project moves forward with second phase, county park nears completion
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Opinions
COMMUNITY OPINION: Employees of the Auditor-Controller statements
Current employees share their views on County Auditor-Controller Joe Paul Gonzalez
COMMUNITY OPINION: When elected officials try to stop you from voting
Heidi Connor discusses her views on steps supervisors are taking to interfere with the recall election process
COMMUNITY OPINION: San Benito County deserves serious leadership on energy
Daniel Camacho discusses his views on Supervisor Velazquez’s stand on solar energy
PUBLIC LETTER: Who truly benefits from all of these market-rate housing units?
Planning Commissioner, Julio Rodriquez discusses his views on growth in the county
PUBLIC LETTER: Supervisor’s behavior towards Auditor
Briana Mancebo discusses her views on Supervisor Kosmicki’s treatment of County Auditor, Joe Paul Gonzalez
news RElease
Ramp closures continue at US 101/SR 25 interchange
Overnight work begins April 14
The Superior Court introducing its inaugural summer internship program.
Program is open to high school and college students
Superior Court of San Benito County announces 2026 Law Day Essay Contest
Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., April 24
California Climate Credit energy bill savings coming to PG&E customers
Residential customers could receive $46.26 in natural gas credit
San Benito Leadership Institute hosts first-ever info night for 2026–2027 cohort
Event offers prospective applicants an inside look at SBLI’s impactful leadership program
San Juan Bautista Repaving Project begins
Work starts on April 13
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Healthy foods are Protein Papi specialty
Owner Adrian Villanueva sells out in first two hours of Hollister Farmers Market opening day
Eat, Drink, Savor: Supreme Sushi shines in new location
Owner Casey Munoz adds hibachi items to popular fusion menu
Sports and Recreation
Local soccer player headed to international youth meet
Aliyah De La Rosa will compete in Puebla, Mexico, for 2026 Olimpiadas Conade
Balers softball builds identity through resilience, leadership
Hollister gained confidence against tough early schedule
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
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 involved in community events, the San Benito County…
Hollister musician Cody Chavez to play 2026 Coachella Festival
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Two decades ago, a 12-year-old Cody Chavez locked himself in his Hollister room for the summer to teach himself…
Hollister High freshman Lopez leads team to league title, named co-MVP
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The moment didn’t feel real at first for Rudy Lopez Jr. The 2025-26 Hollister High varsity basketball season had already…
Poppy Jasper Festival features Ukraine war documentary
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The grim realities of the war in Ukraine are documented in…
Young Balers show growth as baseball season progresses
Lea este artículo en español aquí. After a slow and inconsistent start to the 2026 season, the…
Poppy Jasper film highlights Hollister printed circuit board manufacturer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The printed circuit board (PCB) provides the brains for thousands of…
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