Revised general plan moves to Hollister City Council
Officials, community members voice concern over mixed-use density during planning commission review
The latest
2026 Primary Election Q&A: Clerk-Recorder Registrar of Voters
Incumbent Francisco Diaz faces challenger Dane Sanchez
Residents aim again to recall Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki
Group’s latest effort doesn’t meet threshold of valid signatures
2026 Primary Election Candidate Q&A: San Benito County Superintendent of Schools
Two challengers vie for the position after longtime incumbent retires
Hollister plan tightens growth closer to town
Draft General Plan shows reduction in sphere of influence
2026 General Election Candidates Q&A: 29th Assembly District
Incumbent Assemblyman Robert Rivas again faces challenger J.W. Paine.
Fact briefs
Newest Contributed Content
COMMENTARY: What it meant to serve as your mayor
Former Mayor Mia Casey shares a personal reflection on leadership, growth and why Hollister’s future depends on truth, balance, and working together.
Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services appoints CEO
Erik Lua to take position on April 1
COMMUNITY OPINION: Development interests drive misinformation, mudslinging
Supervisor Kosmicki discusses his views on why there is misinformation and mudslinging in local politics
Hollister Urgent Care announces next day results for STDs
Clinic offers affordable testing for patients with or without insurance
Get our free newsletter!
Series
more news
Report: County planning for low-income housing falling short
Just 11 of more than 400 required lower income units accounted for
Keep reading
2026 Primary Election: Auditor-Controller Q&A
Laura Garcilazo challenges incumbent Joe Paul Gonzalez for the seat
Keep reading
Court ruling backs euthanasia for dogs in cat killings
Commissioner Galloway finds no other way to ‘ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public’
Keep reading
Supervisors hit pause on energy storage projects
They impose moratorium while officials draft local regulations
Keep reading
Public meetings for the week of March 23
Local officials to discuss annual Housing Element report, 2040 General Plan and water projects
Keep reading
New Jersey shooting and California ambush linked to one suspect
Honduran citizen held in two murder cases
Keep reading
Get our free e-newsletter.
Opinions
PUBLIC LETTER: The Heart of Service: Protecting Our Community’s Legacy
County Clerk Francisco Diaz discusses public service and his office.
COLUMN: San Benito County Water District receives initial allocation of imported water from the Central Valley Project
Dana Jacobson discusses Water Districts use of water from the CVP
COLUMN: What you see in the Southern Hemisphere sky
Ronald Ober discusses the sky down under in his first BenitoLink Astronomy column
PUBLIC LETTER: NUHW letter re: Hazel Hawkins
Valerie Aquinaldo of the National Union of Healthcare Workers discusses issues around HHMH agreement
PUBLIC LETTER: About that sewer smell…What’s really going on
Former Mayor Mia Casey on sewer capacity, political deflection and public trust
news RElease
Hollister High School earns Unified Champion Distinction
Unified Champion Schools promote meaningful social inclusion by bringing students together through Unified Sports, youth leadership and whole-school engagement
Mabie skilled nursing facilities debut tranquility rooms
Therapeutic spaces designed to support residents with cognitive impairment and mental health conditions
Gavilan College celebrates 25 years of Science Alive
Milestone event welcomes up to 300 students and honors people who helped build community tradition
San Andreas Continuation High School named a California model continuation school
High School was selected for the comprehensive and student-centered services it provides
Police investigate scammers posing as law enforcement
Individual has posed as a U.S. Marshall and as an officer with the SBC Sheriff’s Office
Carrying forward a legacy of women supporting women
Community Foundation’s core principle remains the same: we are stronger together
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat Drink Savor: The Burger Factory is Hollister’s not-so-hidden gem
This tiny walk-up diner delivers on freshness and quality.
Eat, Drink, Savor: Hapa Bros. and the best chicken sandwich anywhere
Menu expands to include fish and shrimp as anticipation builds for the brick-and-mortar
Sports and Recreation
Special Olympics basketball gives that team feeling
Students participating in sports feel more included at school
Hollister Heat highlights new field, teams in opening ceremony
The nonprofit dedicates first pitch to player battling leukemia
Special reports
BL Special Report: Ag still cornerstone of San Benito economy, but manufacturing is largest employer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. As anyone might guess when driving into San Benito County from any…
BL Special Report: Gray wolves migration back into state, expansion
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Following the entry of gray wolf (Canis lupus) OR-93 into San Benito…
BL Special Report: Gray wolves return to California raises increasing concerns among ranchers
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Editor’s note: Congress has not yet officially de-listed gray wolves from…
BL Special Report: Hollister homeowner still unable to occupy home five years after fire
Lea este artículo en español aquí. For the last five years, 72-year-old Maria Torres has been renting…
FEatures
Dinner celebrates Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),a special dinner was hosted at First 5…
‘All Wars Veterans Appreciation Dinner’ to feature author Drew Webb
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Drew Webb’s writing room is in a tree house he built in a quiet neighborhood in Monterey. When he…
County third-graders take part in Farm Day at Bolado Park
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Just under 1,000 third grade students from schools throughout San Benito County gathered at Bolado Park on March 17…
Crab Cioppino Night celebrates 40 years
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The Crab Cioppino Night, which has been around for 40 years, was…
Where the Land Welcomes You
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Farm and ranch stays are a great way to enjoy the outdoors…
San Benito Stage Company moves to Gilroy for ‘Why Bump Off Barnaby?’
Lea este artículo en español aquí. After an almost show-ending series of complications, the San Benito Stage…
Our Major Donors
