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Hollister group raises concerns over potential animal service changes

Critics express alarm over lack of community, staff input

by Noe Magaña May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Education / Schools

Scores of Aromas-San Juan parents complete eight-week educational program

Graduates gained tools, resources to help their children excel in school

by Robert Eliason May 5, 2026

Government / Politics

Hollister blames operator for wastewater facility violations

City says Veolia may be held responsible for costs

by Noe Magaña May 5, 2026

Culture

Life after being a rodeo queen

Maddi Borland says she’ll likely stay in ranching

by John Chadwell May 4, 2026May 5, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of May 4

Local officials to consider sewer service for 53-unit project and fire district feasibility study

by Noe Magaña May 4, 2026May 5, 2026

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Beyond tolerance: the mental health of queer youth

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BenitoLink honors local residents, organizations for community contributions

by Noe Magaña

Supervisors extend pause on energy storage projects

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos

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Fact Brief: “Is it legal for elected public officials to use their authority or office to influence an election?”

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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Fact Brief: Do recreational drones need to be FAA-registered if they exceed a certain weight?

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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Fact Brief: Is it unlawful in Hollister to operate a bicycle with willful disregard to traffic regulations?

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

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Northbound Hwy 101 lane closure

Lane 1 at Hwy 25 will close from 10 p.m. May 11 until 5 a.m. May 12

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Why Francisco Diaz Has My Vote

Former HFD Chief Bob Martin Del Campo discusses why he is voting for Francisco Diaz.

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Best candidate for County Clerk

Dane Sanchez discusses why he believes he is the best candidate of County Clerk.

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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San Benito County Civil Grand Jury extends application deadline

The new deadline is May 8

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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Election 2026

More campaign finance reports from primary election candidates

Auditor, registrar and superintendent of schools hopefuls raise more than $75k

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by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos May 4, 2026

Culture

Teatro Family Fun Day

El Teatro Campesino holds annual fundraiser on April 26.

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by Adam Bell May 2, 2026May 6, 2026

Culture

San Benito Stage Company bringing ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ to life

Company begins a new chapter with move back to Granada Theater

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by Jorge Sanchez Jr. May 1, 2026May 6, 2026

Education / Schools

Hollister High’s Rock the Mock helps students practice job interviews

Industry professionals provide opportunity to engage, give feedback

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by Robert Eliason April 30, 2026

Business / Economy

Beyond the Grid: Fireclay Tile saves energy costs with PG&E program

Wasted energy caught by Industrial Systems Optimization Program, tool lending library

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by Robert Eliason April 30, 2026

Sports

Bulldog Gym boxer wins Central California Junior Olympics

Pedro Villalobos has qualified for nationals two straight years

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by Robert Eliason April 29, 2026

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Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: When ‘your opinion’ isn’t actually yours

Supervisor Dom Zanger discusses his view on the use of AI in public letters submitted to local news media

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

PUBLIC LETTER: The recall effort is not a scam

Heather Bluhm discusses the intent of the recall of Supervisor Velazquez

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

COMMUNITY OPINION: County supervisors must not use their office to influence elections

Mia Casey believes the line between governing and campaigning is being crossed by local leaders—and it is eroding public trust.

April 21, 2026

COMMUNITY OPINION: Scam recall is a real test for San Benito County

Supervisor Kosmicki discusses his views on the Supervisor Velazquez recall

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

COMMUNITY OPINION: Employees of the Auditor-Controller statements

Current employees share their views on County Auditor-Controller Joe Paul Gonzalez

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Police arrest man following alleged assault on officer

Both police sergeant and suspect were transported to Hazel Hawkins Hospital and later released

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Agricultural Land Trust awarded state funding to protect local lands

$3.4 million will be used as partial funding for San Antonio Ranch and full funding for 556 acres in Santa Ana Valley

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

VFW Post 9242 to host golf tournament in Hollister

Event scheduled for June 22 at San Juan Oaks

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Superior Court celebrates 2026 Law Day: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”

Youth essay winners will be announced during event

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Fourth Street closed at Sally and McCray

Closed until further notice

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Temporary road closure in San Juan Bautista

Closure of 2nd Street in effect April 21

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Eat, Drink, Savor

Eat, Drink, Savor: Mansmith’s BBQ prepares for Rib Cookoff

Mike Mansmith, crew to prepare more than 3,000 pounds of meat for event

by Robert Eliason May 3, 2026May 5, 2026

Eat, Drink, Savor: Galloping into the Tres Pinos coffee scene

The Coffee Hitch Co. offers gourmet beverages from converted horse trailer

by Robert Eliason April 26, 2026April 28, 2026

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On the RISE

Flag football league kicks off spring season opener

by Adam Bell April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Haybaler boys tennis clinches PCAL Mission Division title

Hollister undefeated in league play as postseason approaches

by Jorge Sanchez Jr. April 23, 2026

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…

by Noe Magaña March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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…

by Robert Eliason February 20, 2026February 22, 2026

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…

by Robert Eliason February 13, 2026April 29, 2026

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…

by John Chadwell February 18, 2026February 20, 2026

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