San Juan home lights up neighborhood for Halloween
Gem and Chris Sheridan create annual scarefest with more than 700 creepy decorations
The latest
Suspect arrested in slain Door Dash driver case
Manuel Salceda of Turlock charged with first-degree murder, next hearing on Nov. 4
Union: Laid-off police department employees fill key roles in operation
Police Officers Association calls for employees’ restoration
Bad Santa golf tournament creates holiday joy
Event at Ridgemark on Nov. 7 funds traditional dinners with toys for those in need
County planners again continue review of battery energy storage rules
Commissioners want more time to fine-tune ordinance
A day for Dolly in San Benito County
Local group boosts Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library project with donation stations to promote literacy
Newest Contributed Content
Registrar of Voters reaffirms commitment to voter privacy and lawful process
Statement comes following DOJ demand
PUBLIC OPINION: San Benito County Is Pushing Longroad Energy Toward State Approval — And Taxpayers Could Pay the Price
John Freeman discusses his views on Longroad project
Registrar of Voters clarifies page-numbering clerical error on ballots
Elections Department identifies minor clerical error on the Spanish language page count
PUBLIC LETTER: A Letter to the People of Hollister
Sergeant Bo Leland pens a letter to the residents of Hollister on behalf of the Hollister Police Officers Association
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Activists submit petition signatures for city slow-growth initiative
San Benito County elections office will conduct signature verification
‘Freaky Friday’ performers bring family comedy to the stage
Musical features mother and daughter adjusting to life in each other’s bodies
Hollister fires city manager following employee, community outcry
Ana Cortez out; acting planning director Jeff Crechriou named interim replacement
California State Parks considering plan to rename Fremont Peak park
Office seeks public feedback on proposal to use name from Mutsun language
San Juan council OKs emergency measure to repair well
City continues asking residents to conserve water, repair expected to take two weeks
Hollister toddler in national Baby of the Year competition
Braxton Abeywardena makes quarterfinals, voting to choose semifinalists nears a close
Opinion
COMMUNITY OPINION: Vote No on Prop 45
Jessica Wohlander of Green Foothills discusses why she believes voters should vote no on Prop 45
COMMUNITY OPINION: What is going on with the city’s finances?
Louk Markham discusses his views about Hollister’s finances
COMMUNITY OPINION: The silence from Hollister’s leadership is deafening
Blaise Kostielney discusses their view on the handling of Hollister’s financial crisis
COMMENTARY: After years of service police captain is laid off
Captain Michael Paddy discusses his views on his layoff and that of others
COMMUNITY OPINION: Hollister has changed drastically over the years
Judy Gansen discusses the changes she sees in Hollister because of housing mandates.
news RElease
Mission 10 Race coming to San Juan Bautista
The 43rd annual event is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2027
City of San Juan Bautista requests immediate water conservation
Request comes as Well No. 5 remains out of commission.
City cancels town hall meeting set for Oct. 16
Officials set to discuss fiscal budget
City of Hollister Safe Streets Action Plan – Vision Zero Community Festival
Event to take place October 24
From Protest to the ballot box: Indivisible Hollister joins No Kings
No King 4 protest is Oct. 17
HSD adds two music teachers with help from Prop. 28
Dana Parker and Teresa Ayala joined the District earlier in the school year
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: “Mama Dee” Martin brings fire, flour, and flavor
Cinnamon rolls and more from Fire and Flour Bakehouse will be available on Food Truck Tuesdays starting Oct. 27.
Eat, Drink, Savor: BattleBorn BBQ returns from hiatus to Veterans Hall
Dave Wood serves up pulled pork, mac and cheese for Hollister Scares event
Sports and Recreation
Balers JV football may be heading to another undefeated season
Hollister JV team continuing successful season even as varsity cancelled
Hollister High football coach back in classroom
Thomas Sullivan remains on paid administrative leave as coach while investigation of football program continues
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
New murals add color, culture to downtown Hollister
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Five new murals were unveiled in downtown Hollister during the San Benito County Arts Council’s Vision Art Fest tour…
Anzar High football sees ups, downs so far this season
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Off to a 2-1 start in Pacific Coast League play, with one win on the field and one forfeit,…
BenitoLink releases General Election Forum 2026 videos, survey results
Lea este artículo en español aquí. BenitoLink hosted an election forum on Sept.17 at the Granada Theater in Hollister. About 150 people were in attendance.…
County pursues state support ahead of El Niño storms
Lea este artículo en español aquí. On Sept. 29, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously…
San Benito Oriana Chorale in rehearsal for 40th anniversary concert
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The San Benito Oriana Chorale, the county’s only community choir, has…
Hope Harvest Festival returns to support families battling cancer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. One-of-a-kind pumpkins. Local artisanal vendors. Christmas card photo-taking opportunities. Hope Harvest…
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