Riverview Regional Park moving forward
Supervisors look for ways to reduce costs
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Public meetings for the week of March 2
Local officials to discuss contract for Dunne Park Clubhouse architectural and engineering services, gas station landscape plans and strategic plans
Eat, Drink, Savor: Grand Opening for Hollisterโs Phแป Nhร restaurantย
The Vietnamese restaurant adds several essential Vietnamese classics
Every Aromas-San Juan student shines in art exhibition
Gallery show features 900 pieces from entire district
Beyond the Grid: The Self-Generation Incentive Program
Utilities initiative could cut energy rates for homeowners and renters
Hillโs Bookstore marks first anniversary in Hollister
The downtown shop has built a devoted clienteleย
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Update: Crash claims lives on SR 156
CHP investigating three sperate crashes resulting in two fatalities
Senator Laird introduces SB 1081 to help small communities
Bill will give small communities more flexibility when facing state water quality fines
PUBLIC LETTER: NUHW letter re: Hazel Hawkins
Valerie Aquinaldo of the National Union of Healthcare Workers discusses issues around HHMH agreement
American Red Cross urges people to take a CPR and first aid courses
More Americans are caring for loved ones โ but few feel prepared for emergencies
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Hollister facing fines for wastewater facility violations
The city must submit a plan to the state water board by April 20
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Hollister High girls soccer postseason run ends in semis
Balers unable to recover after giving up a late goal
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Supervisors agree to ballot measure revising cannabis cultivation tax rate
If passed, it would be among the lowest in California
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State accepts Hollisterโs Housing Element
Department of Housing and Community Development says it wonโt certify until city rezones properties
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After shooting incident, sheriff blasts โdefiant peopleโ in video
Eric Taylor says he lacks resources to protect bystanders who enter active crime scenes
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Opinions
PUBLIC LETTER: About that sewer smellโฆWhatโs really going on
Former Mayor Mia Casey on sewer capacity, political deflection and public trust
COLUMN: Do you want to be a backyard astronomer?
In his first Astronomy Column Ron Martin discusses the field
PUBLIC LETTER: Francisco Diaz Announces Re-Election bid as County Clerk-Recorder
Francisco Diaz discusses his time in office and going forward
PUBLIC LETTER: Cat Crew California respond to HSD/ADM activity
Lora Hernandez discusses her view on the removal of feral cats from Maze Middle School
PUBLIC LETTER: Open letter to the San Benito County community from the Board of Supervisors
BoS discuss 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans
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3CE Annual Impact Repot
Report highlights affordability, customer-driven programs and progress toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future
Fish and Game Commission approves listing mountain lions as threatened
‘CESA protections warranted for Central Coast and SoCal populations’
Prescribed burn planned for San Benito County
Event to take place in the Fremont Peak area from February 16 to March 9
Chamber of Commerce announces Interim CEO
Christina Reyes was unanimously chosen by the Board
Hazel Hawkins Hospital welcomes new urogynecologist
Addition of new physician further expands Womenโs Services
Temporary traffic signal planned at SR 25 & Northbound US 101 ramps intersection
Signal begins February 24 and is expected to continue through Spring 2028
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Cheung Sheng and the Long Victory
Founded in 1988, this resilient restaurant offers classic American Chinese cuisine.
Eat, Drink, Savor: El Sabor really does bring ‘the flavor’
Consuelo Contreras offers a well-curated menu of dishes from Michoacรกn.
Sports and Recreation
Hollister girls soccer moves to semis
Wrestler Cole Seymour heading to state championships
Playoff season for Hollister High sports
Wrestlers move on to second round; basketball, soccer playoffs start Feb. 20ย
Special reports
BL Special Report: Ag still cornerstone of San Benito economy, but manufacturing is largest employer
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. As anyone might guess when driving into San Benito County from anyโฆ
BL Special Report: Gray wolves migration back into state, expansion
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. Following the entry of gray wolf (Canis lupus) OR-93 into San Benitoโฆ
BL Special Report: Gray wolves return to California raises increasing concerns among ranchers
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. Editor’s note: Congress has not yet officially de-listed gray wolves fromโฆ
BL Special Report: Hollister homeowner still unable to occupy home five years after fire
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. For the last five years, 72-year-old Maria Torres has been rentingโฆ
FEatures
High schoolers compete in Hollister Rotary speech contest
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. Hollister Rotary Club met on Feb. 23 at Paineโs Restaurant to hear speeches from Hollister High School students Sophiaโฆ
BL Special Report: Q&A with Planning Commissioner Peter Hernandez
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. Note: When published, this article failed to note that Peter Hernandez is currently a candidate for San Benito Countyโฆ
YMCA marks one-year anniversary at the Baler Aquatic Center
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. To mark the anniversary of its management of the Baler Aquatic Center at Hollister High School on Feb. 13,โฆ
65 Valentineโs Days and counting
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. In the 1950s, Judy Cain used to โdrag Mainโ with herโฆ
Special needs soccer team gearing up for 2026 season
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. Signups will begin soon for the second season of Hollisterโs Specialโฆ
Hollister boys soccer sits third in league, eyes postseason spot
Lea este artรญculo en espaรฑol aquรญ. Securing a last-minute 1-1 tie against Monterey High School on Feb.โฆ
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