Eat, Drink, Savor: Mansmith’s BBQ prepares for Rib Cookoff
Mike Mansmith, crew to prepare more than 3,000 pounds of meat for event
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BenitoLink honors local residents, organizations for community contributions
Sold-out Press-Tigious awards dinner helps raise $40K for nonprofit news
San Benito Stage Company bringing ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ to life
Company begins a new chapter with move back to Granada Theater
Supervisors extend pause on energy storage projects
Moratorium will remain in effect as San Benito County continues drafting local rules
Hollister High’s Rock the Mock helps students practice job interviews
Industry professionals provide opportunity to engage, give feedback
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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
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
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Beyond the Grid: Fireclay Tile saves energy costs with PG&E program
Wasted energy caught by Industrial Systems Optimization Program, tool lending library
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Bulldog Gym boxer wins Central California Junior Olympics
Pedro Villalobos has qualified for nationals two straight years
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Beyond tolerance: the mental health of queer youth
San Benito County resources, spaces and acceptance
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Hapa Bros. gets OK for Hollister site
Downtown location for popular food truck business will include outdoor patio
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San Benito sheriff’s deputy charged with providing restricted rifle, ammo to minor
Alleged incident occurred at private event in Gilroy
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Opinions
PUBLIC LETTER: The recall effort is not a scam
Heather Bluhm discusses the intent of the recall of Supervisor Velazquez
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
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
news RElease
Superior Court celebrates 2026 Law Day: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”
Youth essay winners will be announced during event
Fourth Street closed at Sally and McCray
Closed until further notice
Temporary road closure in San Juan Bautista
Closure of 2nd Street in effect April 21
Waltz Creative opens applications for nonprofit grant program
Applications will be accepted through May 15
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
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Galloping into the Tres Pinos coffee scene
The Coffee Hitch Co. offers gourmet beverages from converted horse trailer
Eat, Drink, Savor: Healthy foods are Protein Papi specialty
Owner Adrian Villanueva sells out in first two hours of Hollister Farmers Market opening day
Sports and Recreation
Hollister High track and field defeats Palma as PCAL competition nears end
Baler athletes take 18 events, set 65 personal bests, eye postseason
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
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
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 the country with his work. Eli Garcia, a…
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 Education held its fourth annual Art Showcase at…
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 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…
Poppy Jasper Festival features Ukraine war documentary
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The grim realities of the war in Ukraine are documented in…
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