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Businesses in the Hollister Farms Shopping Center. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Hollister 2040 General Plan: Economic Development Element

Published 06/01/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Creating a long-term strategy for the city’s financial growth and viability.

Elwood Dryden at his home in Hollister. Photo by Leslie David.

San Benito History

Still telling stories, Elwood Dryden turns 104

Published 05/31/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Leslie David

Sugar Plum Restaurant owner, San Benito County-born resident attributes his longevity to reading and spending a lot of time outdoors.

Jasmine Benavidez and Zach Gallagher. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Business

Smoke Point BBQ opens outpost in Hollister

Published 05/31/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

The new location offers a stripped-down menu and longer hours.

La Rumba Night Club and Bar. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Police / Fire

Security guards assaulted at La Rumba Bar

Published 05/30/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Hollister police say wounds were non-life-threatening.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: America looks stronger not banning TikTok

Published 05/31/2023
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

Ralph Jennings writes that the U.S. should let TikTok carry on unless found legally guilty of a breach.

News Release

Hollister High students earn state seal of biliteracy

Published 05/30/2023
BenitoLink Staff

Ninety-four seniors in the Hollister High School Class of 2023 have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one other language: either Spanish, French or American Sign Language.

Features

New memorial tiles added to the war monument in Hollister

Published 05/29/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Donna Swanson leads effort to honor nine servicemembers.

The DeLunas preparing to leave. Courtesy of Sylvia DeLuna.

Features

Hollister couple take part in ride across country to honor fallen warriors

Published 05/29/2023
Robert Eliason

The Run to the Wall highlights the nation’s loss in the Vietnam War.

Raziel Silva took a leap of faith by leaving medical school to follow his passion. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Eat Drink Savor

Eat, Drink, Savor: Hollister chef makes a splash with shrimp

Published 05/28/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Raziel Silva’s Klamaronzitos food truck is a Hollister Farmers’ Market destination.

Joseph Elmhorst’s original Steak Stop Food Truck. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Government / Politics

Hollister to consider easing food truck restrictions

Published 05/24/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

A new ordinance would allow them to operate almost anywhere in the city.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Political bullying detrimental to community

Published 05/25/2023
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

Mayor Mia Casey discusses the detrimental effects of political bullying on our community and the importance of civil discourse and respect during council meetings.