Hollister beauty store grand theft suspects plead not guilty
Two men accused of organized retail theft involving Ulta Beauty outlets in Gilroy, Hollister
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Hollister loses key administrators amid ongoing fiscal challenges
City has experienced extensive leadership changes with loss of fire chief, others this year
Bringing vintage baseball back to the county
Players sought for July 12 exhibition game of sport ‘in its simplest form’
Hollister School District administrator, teacher pay gap an issue in negotiations
One-year 2.5% pay bump for teachers approved by district, ratified by union
Fourth of July Kiddie Parade marches in front of City Hall
Estimated 200 kids attend parade on nation’s 250th birthday
Rally 2026: Hollister police chief again voices concerns about rally security, safety
Reynoso notes presence of biker gangs, relative shortage of law enforcement
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US 101/SR 25 Interchange Project update
Construction Activities Scheduled for July 13–17
CDFW and partners collaborate to reduce Wolf-Livestock conflict and benefit ranchers
California Department of Fish and Wildlife has awarded funds to four organizations
Superior Court announces selection of the 2026–2027 Civil Grand Jury
San Benito County Civil Grand Jury were official selected and sworn in on Friday, June 30
San Benito Leadership Institute here to stay
Local program earns 0fficial nonprofit status
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County Public Health Services piloting new free mental health resource
CredibleMind website puts trusted tools just a click away
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Public meetings for the week of July 6
ASJUSD officials to consider incentives for substitute teachers
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Supervisors approve interim budget, final spending plan to be adopted in September
Interim plan includes Sheriff’s budget requests to retain deputies, provide medical benefits
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Looking back at 250: A ‘Glorious Fourth’ festivity from an earlier time
San Benito County’s earliest documented July 4 festivity in 1887 was an event to remember.
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‘Betsy Ross’ leads way on patriotism with 4th of July Kiddie Parade, 250th anniversary exhibit
Ruth Erickson puts historical memorabilia on display at county library
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Opinions
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
news RElease
Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
Program available for vehicles leased or purchased on or after July 1
County Draft Safety Element Update available for review
Public review period to run July 3 through August 2
San Benito Arts Council to host 20th Anniversary Art of Eating gala
The Arts Council celebrates 20 years of local arts Impact
Amateur Radio Association field day held
During the annual event amateur radio operators simulate disaster situations
San Benito County voters recall Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez
District 5 voters send a clear message: public safety, honesty and accountability must come first
SBC realtors join effort to stop tax proposal
AB 736 will not move forward to the State Senate
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: The family heritage of Hammond Ranch
60-year-old Panoche cattle operation offers getaway spot with abundant rural beauty
Eat, Drink, Savor: El Guapo and the food truck landscape
Competition brings focus, new menu items and interesting opportunities.
Sports and Recreation
Beyond the Grid: E-bikes become more popular, powerful
Fast-growing segment of industry making biking more accessible, safer
Baler football rebuilds in busy offseason
Hollister High football program pushing for turnaround
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
2025 Rally had no apparent impact on city’s sales tax revenue
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The return of the Hollister Independence Rally last year did not have a significant effect on the city’s third…
Artesana Oaxaqueña trae su cultura a Hollister
Por interna Isabella Beltran/by Isabella Beltran, BenitoLink Intern. Read this article in English here. Una nueva tienda de artesanías y manualidades Oaxaqueñas abrió a mediados…
Preparations already begun for next year’s Saddle Horse Show after record crowd
Lea este artículo en español aquí. In the wake of the annual event that drew a record 10,000 attendees last weekend, the process for getting…
Special Rodeo showcases inclusion at Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo
Lea este artículo en español aquí. For the fourth year, the San Benito County Saddle Horse Special…
Navigator Schools gets OK to re-make old K-Mart building into new school campus
Lea este artículo en español aquí. A largely abandoned structure colloquially known as the old K-Mart building…
Hollister police arrest man accused of threatening two men outside Rovella’s Gym
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hollister police arrested a 45-year-old man accused of brandishing a firearm…
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