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Community members made BenitoLink’s Spring/Summer fundraiser for expanding county reporting hugely successful
School district loses court challenge of charter school approval
3 judges say county Board of Education properly OK’d Polytechnic Academy
Hazel Hawkins hosts World Breastfeeding Week drive-through
Local groups promote breastfeeding, family wellness resources
Hollister council strikes civil grand jury subpoena requirement
Proposed changes aim at facilitating interviews, documents access during investigations
Hollister High seniors paint parking spaces ahead of new school year
12th graders turn student lot into art to continue creative tradition
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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
Hollister police to conduct DUI Checkpoint on Aug. 14-15
Checkpoint is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. Aug. 14 to 1:30 a.m. Aug 15 at an undisclosed location within the city limits
Judges at the Superior Court accept statewide outreach challenge to celebrate America250
Presiding Judge J. Omar Rodriguez pledges to connect with at least 250 K–12 students by the end of 2026
San Juan Day 2026 Traffic advisory
Road closures will be in effect Aug 9 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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City manager calls for skipping motorcycle rally in 2027
Council also OKs response to civil grand jury, rejects ‘artificial deadlines’
Q&A with incoming Anzar Principal Shamoon Ebrahimi
His motto: ‘Take care of yourself, take care of others, and take care of our school’
Haybaler volleyball back on court preparing for season
Girls team set for another playoff push
County supervisor’s school district contract raises conflict of interest questions
Kollin Kosmicki has been providing communication services to Hollister School District
Eat, Drink, Savor: Martha’s Kitchen offers free food and companionship
The weekday lunch at the Hollister Senior Center is the best deal in town for seniors
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Opinion
COMMUNITY OPINION: Enforcing AB 1896 appears to be questionable
Baldo Salcido discusses his views on AB 1896
COMMENTARY: Journalism is changing, Public Records laws should keep up.
Blueprint owner and writer discusses his view on AB 1821 and Public Record Requests
COMMUNITY OPINION: Why ‘Best Church’ and elected officials serve all constituents
Catherine Booth discusses her view on paper choosing ‘Best Church’ and how elected officials serve everyone in their district.
COMMUNITY OPINION: Rivas tells veterans to GTFO under anti-DHS bill
Steve Smith discusses his views on the AB 1896 – Get the Feds Out Act
COMMENTARY: Supervisor proposes solutions to help Sheriff’s Office staffing challenge
Supervisor Kosmicki discusses his ideas to bring more sheriff deputies in the county
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Latino Coalition Visionary Women’s Committee to honor local women
Ann Marie Sayers, Lucy Rodriquez and Rachel Perez will be honored at a luncheon Aug. 22
Gavilan College MESA celebrates student success
School’s 10th Annual Graduation and Transfer Banquet was held May 8
Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 Honorees of 105th annual gala
Event taking place Sept. 19 at Leal Vineyards and Winery
California Climate Credit brings summer bill relief to PG&E customers
Residential Electric Credits of $72 applied across August and September bills
HPD Advisory: Speeding catches up with you – slow the fast down
Speeding is a leading factor in deadly crashes
RCRC to protect reliable communications service for rural communities
Organization files motion to intervene in AT&T’s federal lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: The drive-up charm of Blooms Cafe
Isaura Meza built thriving following of coffee lovers without leaving her home
Eat, Drink, Savor: The competitive BBQ of Los Mexi”Q”tioners
Part-time, Hollister-based pitmaster scores high in regional, national contests
Sports and Recreation
Hollister teen to compete in national goalkeeper tournament
Juan Luna will test his skills in Maryland
Hollister Little League 10U All-Stars end run in state tourney
Local squad splits first two games before elimination
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
Up in the air above Hollister Municipal Airport
Lea este artículo en español aquí. On June 26, a beautiful Friday morning, this photographer/reporter toured Hollister Municipal Airport with Airport Operations Supervisor Adam Bocanegra. First,…
YMCA campers explore career paths
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Dozens of energetic children whose early career goals range from professional athlete and social media influencer to first responder…
Free Library expansion lagging by 18 months
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Four years ago, the San Benito County Free Library and the San Benito County Board of Supervisors received a…
Community Science Workshop wows visitors
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Members of the Community Science Workshop gathered outside the San Benito…
Hollister Little League 10U All-Stars play in Section 5 final
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hollister Little League’s 10U All-Stars are playing in the Section 5 Tournament…
Two boys give Hawkins House fence a ‘Mark Twain’ refresher
Lea este artículo en español aquí. It’s said the most important projects are the ones with a…
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