County begins preparing for El Niño, potential flooding

Supervisors seek authority to clear creeks before storms arrive

by John Chadwell September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

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Hollister teen Drake Fields qualifies for life-saving kidney transplant

Blessings on Blessings Foundation will hold fundraising dinner to help with recovery expenses

by Robert Eliason September 3, 2026

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High school district moves closer to goal of closing portion of Nash Road

Hollister planners OK closure, City Council has final approval

by Noe Magaña September 3, 2026

Sports

Baler girls tennis looks to serve up stronger season

Hollister hopes to build on last season, be competitive in Gabilan Division

by Alexia Navarro Garcia September 2, 2026

Environment / Nature

American badger, a ‘species of special concern,’ prevalent in San Benito County

Studies on genetic diversity underway, nocturnal species vulnerable to vehicles

by Carmel de Bertaut September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

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Hollister High girls golf embraces underdog role again for upcoming season

Competing against private school programs, Balers eye state berth

by Alexia Navarro Garcia September 1, 2026

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County planners reject high school district land swap plan tied to second campus

by John Chadwell

City business commission supports extending biker rally

by Noe Magaña

State medical board places local surgeon on probation after DUI

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Local schools make cellphone policies stricter

by Isabella Beltran

Fact briefs

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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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Community invited to participate in the 2026 Hollister Veterans Day Parade

Application for entry is now open

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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Sun Street Centers celebrates National Recovery Month

City of Hollister’s proclamation scheduled for Sept. 21

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

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Daytime one-way traffic control along Hwy 156 in Hollister on Sept. 3

Tree work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

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Seventeen Central Coast restaurants receive resilience grants

Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor in San Juan Bautista receives funding from grant

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

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Judge approves release of Hollister council member’s police records

Documents will be redacted to protect information related to a minor

by Noe Magaña September 1, 2026

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Body found on Panoche Road

Law enforcement yet to identify deceased

by Noe Magaña August 31, 2026September 1, 2026

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San Juan planners to hear proposal on Health Foundation Clinic

Facility’s base would surpass that of Mission San Juan Bautista as one of the largest structures in town

by Robert Eliason August 31, 2026September 1, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of Aug. 31

Local officials to discuss emergency preparedness and San Benito Health Foundation’s clinic project

by Noe Magaña August 31, 2026September 1, 2026

BL Special Report

Rural schools: Valued community anchors in remote locations

Unique opportunities, challenges face rural educational institutions

by John Chadwell August 31, 2026September 2, 2026

Sports

Balers football team takes home opener

Hollister defeats Soledad to set ‘great foundation’ for season

by Alexia Navarro Garcia August 29, 2026

Opinion

COMMENTARY: Breaking Down Language Barriers in Our Elections

Francisco Diaz discusses his views on what his office has done to ensure every eligible vote can cast a ballot

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

PUBLIC LETTER: Accountability, Recovery and Our Commitment to Patient Safety

HHH Medical Executive Committee responds to BenitoLink article about Dr John Wiemann

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

COMMENTARY: The Elephants in the Room: HHMH hires a doctor facing license discipline at $795,000 per year

Gregory Swett discusses his views on the hiring of Dr Wiemann by HHMH

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

COLUMN: Looking up on a warm summer night

Ron Martin discusses the August night sky

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

PUBLIC LETTER: Why I have decided to put my name in for election to the hospital board again

Doctor Parveen Sharma discuss why she is running for San Benito Health Care District seat

August 6, 2026

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Assemblymember Nguyen introduces Right to Vote amendment

Amendment to guarantee every voter an equal voice, regardless of party

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Hollister High makes the Best High Schools List

This is the school’s 8th consecutive year on the list

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

CDFW publishes guidance on conserving CESA candidate bumble bees

Bees on candidate list are found in San Benito County

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

BLM invites public feedback for oil and gas leases

Comment period ends Sept. 20

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Sweeping operation scheduled for State Route 156 near San Juan Bautista

Work taking place August 21 and Saturday, August 22

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

VFW Post 9242 announces 2026–2027 Voice of Democracy scholarship competition

Competition open to 9-12 grade students

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

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Eat, Drink, Savor: Kinship Seneca hosts 70th annual Wine and Food Tasting

Founded by 35 women in 1956, chapter has raised more than $1.5 million for youth causes

by Robert Eliason August 30, 2026September 2, 2026

Eat, Drink, Savor: The heirloom grains of It’s Alive Sourdough

Saturday pop-ups offer bread, jams, fermented products fresh from the farm

by Robert Eliason August 23, 2026August 25, 2026

Sports and Recreation

Hollister High alum joins San Jose State football program

Kicker, punter Joey Fernandez transfers from Monterey Peninsula College to Spartans

by Alexia Navarro Garcia August 27, 2026

Hollister High seniors reflect, prepare for upcoming cross country season

Baler team aims to send more runners to state championships

by Alexia Navarro Garcia August 25, 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

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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, 2026February 20, 2026

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