Hollister officials considering new policy on speed bumps, traffic circles
City Council would be left out of discussion, leaving decision-making authority to staff
The latest
Teatro Campesino brings back Luis Valdez’s ‘Mummified Deer’
Revival of 2000 production dives into family trauma, rediscovery
State medical board places local surgeon on probation after DUI
Dr. John Wiemann has been working at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital since 2025
San Juan Day Festival draws local vendors, vintage treasures
Gathering features live music, yard sales, shoppers in San Juan Bautista
Charitable fund of local family donates $1 million to Cal Poly to boost large animal care
Donation will fund university’s new animal health center
‘Roots’ exhibit at Vertigo highlights work by local photographer
Jessica Parga captures the beauty of San Benito agriculture, landscape
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Senator Laird’s bill supporting California Conservation Corps passes legislation
Corpsmembers who continue into state service can purchase up to three years of retirement service credit through CalPERS
Fire safety road work coming to several SBC roads
PG&E grant will be used to make rural roads more accessible to emergency vehicles
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Public meetings for the week of Aug. 17
Local officials to consider a new high school site, battery storage ordinance and annexing three sites
County planners to mull another proposed site for new high school
High school district intends to buy parcel adjacent to the Borelli-Felice land on Westside Road
San Benito Fire Safe Council wins grant to hire county coordinator
New position will expand county’s firewise awareness
Hollister youth headed to Spain for Futbol Club Barcelona camp
Jardines de San Juan to hold benefit on Aug. 20 to help with local standout’s trip expenses
Supervisors opt not to ask governor to fill vacant seat
Kosmicki says it’s ‘illogical’ to request a replacement despite the board vacancy due to timeline
Indigenous Fashion Show Gala highlights resistance, identity
Second annual gathering honors local leaders, features designs celebrating heritage
Opinion
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
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
news RElease
DPR announces voluntary cancellation of all pesticide products containing Paraquat-Dichloride
Paraquat is indicated in negative impacts to human health and wildlife
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.
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
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Hollister resident victorious at State Fair
Jonean Chance takes 15 first place awards, best of show with local produce
Eat, Drink, Savor: Ray Naranjo and his R&R taco empire
Hollister man handles major catered events, up to eight smaller ones a day
Sports and Recreation
Hollister teen to represent Team USA at World Skate Games
Dominic Rosales joining junior inline hockey team in Paraguay
Haybaler volleyball back on court preparing for season
Girls team set for another playoff push
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
Hill’s Bookstore connects pen pals with Sunday Letter Project
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hollister resident Heatherly Takeuchi is in search of another person named “Heatherly.” On Aug. 2, at the inaugural Sunday…
You backed the beat!
Lea este artículo en español aquí. We are excited to announce we have reached our goal and just completed our best Spring/Summer Fundraiser yet, bringing…
Eat, Drink, Savor: Martha’s Kitchen offers free food and companionship
Lea este artículo en español aquí. For those over 60, one of the hands-down best choices for lunch in the county is served weekdays by…
Hollister teen to compete in national goalkeeper tournament
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Standing 5-foot-7 and weighing 135 pounds, 17-year-old Hollister High School and…
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…
YMCA campers explore career paths
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Dozens of energetic children whose early career goals range from professional…
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