Hollister teen arrested, charged for alleged planning of high school shooting
Police investigation, arrest occurred more than two weeks ago
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High School District appoints familiar face as superintendent
Assistant Superintendent Zuniga Galdos starts new role Feb. 1 as longtime Superintendent Tennenbaum retires
Hollister to celebrate Día de los Muertos with ‘Altares on San Benito’
Nov. 1 event features business, community altars, activities, performances
County seeks collaborative approach to El Nino preparation
Supervisors, staff discuss helping private property owners
Workforce Development aims to empower job seekers, businesses
Job training, business advocacy, free certification programs can lead to brighter futures
Hollister city council rescinds termination notices for dozens of employees
Mayor warns city could re-issue them if not enough cost reduction is achieved
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Police arrest man accused of planning a school shooting at Hollister High
Police emphasize there is currently no threat to the school
Hwy. 25 tree trimming work could result in traffic delays
Work scheduled at Gloria Road and Hwy 25 Oct 31, from 7 a.m. to noon
COMMUNITY OPINION: Let’s have not a party
George Fendler discusses his views on having political parties
Operation Green Light for Veterans
County Buildings to be illuminated with green lighting from Nov.4 through 11
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Kosmicki recall attempt fails as proponents miss filing deadline
Committee spokesperson says group short ‘a couple hundred’ signatures, could try again
San Juan home lights up neighborhood for Halloween
Gem and Chris Sheridan create annual scarefest with more than 700 creepy decorations
Suspect arrested in slain Door Dash driver case
Manuel Salceda of Turlock charged with first-degree murder, next hearing on Nov. 4
Union: Laid-off police department employees fill key roles in operation
Police Officers Association calls for employees’ restoration
Bad Santa golf tournament creates holiday joy
Event at Ridgemark on Nov. 7 funds traditional dinners with toys for those in need
County planners again continue review of battery energy storage rules
Commissioners want more time to fine-tune ordinance
Opinion
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
PUBLIC OPINION: San Benito County Is Pushing Longroad Energy Toward State Approval — And Taxpayers Could Pay the Price
John Freeman discusses his views on Longroad project
PUBLIC LETTER: A Letter to the People of Hollister
Sergeant Bo Leland pens a letter to the residents of Hollister on behalf of the Hollister Police Officers Association
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Fraudulent email scam alert
County shares information on how to take precautions
Animal shelter suspends animal intakes
Temporary closure due to confirmed cases of ringworm
Registrar of Voters reaffirms commitment to voter privacy and lawful process
Statement comes following DOJ demand
Registrar of Voters clarifies page-numbering clerical error on ballots
Elections Department identifies minor clerical error on the Spanish language page count
Mission 10 Race coming to San Juan Bautista
The 43rd annual event is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2027
City of San Juan Bautista requests immediate water conservation
Request comes as Well No. 5 remains out of commission.
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: “Mama Dee” Martin brings fire, flour, and flavor
Cinnamon rolls and more from Fire and Flour Bakehouse will be available on Food Truck Tuesdays starting Oct. 27.
Eat, Drink, Savor: BattleBorn BBQ returns from hiatus to Veterans Hall
Dave Wood serves up pulled pork, mac and cheese for Hollister Scares event
Sports and Recreation
Balers JV football may be heading to another undefeated season
Hollister JV team continuing successful season even as varsity cancelled
Hollister High football coach back in classroom
Thomas Sullivan remains on paid administrative leave as coach while investigation of football program continues
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 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…
San Benito Oriana Chorale in rehearsal for 40th anniversary concert
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The San Benito Oriana Chorale, the county’s only community choir, has…
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