Gymkhana State Finals hosted at Bolado Park
Competitive horseback event in its 52nd year, 36 of those held locally
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Travelers Station: In line for first Measure A vote
County weighs proposed commercial project at former Hwy 129 node
YMCA campers explore career paths
Industry professionals discuss their jobs at Career Day
Public meetings for the week of July 27
Local officials to consider compensation study and service contracts
San Juan seniors document skills, concerns in internet use survey
BenitoLink survey taken as part of a ‘TekConnect’ grant from Spectrum
Baler girls flag football chases a turnaround
Hollister High team rebuilds through summer conditioning program
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Gavilan College MESA celebrates student success
School’s 10th Annual Graduation and Transfer Banquet was held May 8
Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 Honorees of 105th annual gala
Event taking place Sept. 19 at Leal Vineyards and Winery
California Climate Credit brings summer bill relief to PG&E customers
Residential Electric Credits of $72 applied across August and September bills
HPD Advisory: Speeding catches up with you – slow the fast down
Speeding is a leading factor in deadly crashes
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Free Library expansion lagging by 18 months
Nearly one year out from project deadline, county still needs engineering, environmental consulting contractors
California condors having down year on Central Coast
Flock experiences ‘disappointing’ nesting season, deaths
Connie O’Connor Education Fund turns 30
Founded by Joan Perreira in daughter’s memory, fund has donated more than $80,000 to local teachers
Supervisor Kosmicki recall effort moves to signature-gathering phase
Petition can be challenged within 10-day ‘public inspection’ period through July 31
Hollister hosts 39th annual Street Festival & Car Show
Antique, fancy cars draw another big crowd to downtown
Hollister Little League 10U All-Stars win Section 5 championship
Local team advances to State Championship tournament for first time in 16 years
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Opinion
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
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RCRC to protect reliable communications service for rural communities
Organization files motion to intervene in AT&T’s federal lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission
The Indigenous Fashion Show Gala scheduled
‘Yellowstone’ actor Gregory Zaragoza to attend Aug. 29 event in Bolado Park
Red Cross announces blood shortage
Summer blood donations far lower than needed
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
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: The drive-up charm of Blooms Cafe
Isaura Meza built thriving following of coffee lovers without leaving her home
Eat, Drink, Savor: The competitive BBQ of Los Mexi”Q”tioners
Part-time, Hollister-based pitmaster scores high in regional, national contests
Sports and Recreation
Hollister Little League 10U All-Stars play in Section 5 final
District 9 Champions one win away from advancing to state tournament
Hollister Heat’s generations on the diamond
Legacy of girls softball program lives on through generational ties
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
Community Science Workshop wows visitors
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Members of the Community Science Workshop gathered outside the San Benito County Free Library on July 14 to share…
Two boys give Hawkins House fence a ‘Mark Twain’ refresher
Lea este artículo en español aquí. It’s said the most important projects are the ones with a personal link. For a couple of local kids,…
Local family turns World Cup dream into unforgettable summer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. A Christmas wish from his 11-year-old daughter turned into the trip of a lifetime for Hollister’s Edgar Arce and…
County’s draft climate readiness, environmental hazards plan seeks public input
Lea este artículo en español aquí. More than a decade after a previous version was adopted, the…
Spectrum backs BenitoLink’s ‘Senior TekConnect’ project
Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Benito County has a growing senior population, and many seniors…
July 17 court hearing set for condemned dogs ‘Bubba’ and ‘Stewie’
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The fate of “Bubba” and “Stewie,” two dogs owned by Timothy…
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