Eat, Drink, Savor: Holiday wine recommendations from Crave
Co-owner Mike Kohne says trends toward unusual varietals, non-alcoholic wines
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Dia de los Muertos celebrations honor beloved ancestors in San Juan Bautista
Residents, visitors enjoyed performances, food, remembrances
County settles case with hemp grower for $800K
Parties agree to no further ‘face-to-face’ interactions between ag commissioner, farmer
Community partners host wildfire resilience forum
Topics include defensible space, prescribed burns, Firewise communities
County’s first permanent emergency operations center readying for El Niño
Start-up costs kept low by using mostly existing equipment, center will use Starlink service
Central Coast Trades Show all about students
5th annual Hollister High expo features interactive activities, tours
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HHH Foundation reaches $1 million fundraising goal
Money will be used to purchase advanced CT imaging technology
12 Days of Giving: Finding strength, health and community at every age
YMCA hopes to raise $13,500 to help for children, families and individuals to learn, grow and thrive
COMMUNITY OPINION: Six hundred voices – A promise to serve
Dr Nazha Sharma pens a tribute to the newly elected board members of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hollister celebrates Safe Streets Action Plan – Vision Zero Community Festival
Approximately 300 community members attended the free, family-friendly event
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Wine industry caught between generations
As boomers age, industry looks to appeal to younger adults
San Juan group takes 4th place at pumpkin world championship
Tony Alameda and crew compete in Half Moon Bay festival contest
LULAC names Veterans of the Year for Veterans Day
Richard Wagoner, Jeff Wilson recognized for service to the nation and community
Local soccer player invited to Mexico City training camp, tourney
Family of Roman Figueroa seeking sponsorships to cover expenses
Local school boards select replacement trustees
Matthea Anderson, Gladis Trejo Espinoza to fill vacancies starting in December
Opinion
COMMUNITY OPINION: The growth control myth: Are we saving Hollister or slowly destroying it?
Former Mayor Mia Casey discusses her views about the proposed Urban Growth Boundary initiative
COMMUNITY OPINION: Let’s have not a party
George Fendler discusses his views on having political parties
COMMUNITY OPINION: Scott McPhail’s words, character and business record should matter to Hollister voters
Catherine Booth Vaughan discusses why she believes Scott McPhail is not a good choice to serve as Hollister Mayor
COMMENTARY: Protecting voter privacy, civil rights and election integrity
Mickie Luna discusses her views on the threat to voter privacy
PUBLIC OPINION: Endorsement of Paul Breen for Health Board
Former supervisor Bob Tiffany pens endorsement of Paul Breen on behalf of three former supervisors
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The San Benito County Elections Department announces larger number of ballots and delay in results
Office continues working to meet all applicable state deadlines without compromising the integrity of the vote
Hollister High School hosts 4th Annual Central Coast Trades Show
Event to take place Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Superior Court of San Benito County celebrates Adoption Month
On Nov. 9, the Superior Court of will celebrate National Adoption Month by hosting a one-hour community event starting at 10:00 a.m.
12 Days of Giving 2026 launches in December
Campaign begins Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 12
City of Hollister reviewing financials
City is taking findings of errors and omissions seriously and working to establish a clear, accurate and verifiable understanding of its financial situation
Police arrest man accused of planning a school shooting at Hollister High
Police emphasize there is currently no threat to the school
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Wind Chime Foods and ‘mindful cooking’
Ann Fata’s baked goods emphasize health through quality ingredients
Eat, Drink, Savor: Blade and Talon coming to San Juan Bautista
Winemaker Nat Wong to open tasting room highlighting his wines from local vineyards
Sports and Recreation
Playing for Mason: Anzar High football team’s tribute
Program to host memorial game for late teammate Mason Gomes
Hollister High golfer, team tourney titles highlight season
Baler junior Mikalah Montoya excels at Red Bluff, squad finishes third in league
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
City cancels town hall meeting set for Oct. 16
Information provided by the City of Hollister. Lea este artículo en español aquí. The City of Hollister regrets to announce that the upcoming Town Hall…
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…
County without emergency services manager, staff heading into El Niño
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Facing a wet El Niño winter that has already prompted a…
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…
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