2026 General Election Q&A: San Benito County Board of Education District 4
Ed Schmidt challenges two-term incumbent Reb Monaco
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Supervisors approve $263 million final budget
Amid questions about spending, budgeting errors, Kosmicki demands hiring of budget officer
POWERHOUSE!!! to perform at County Fair this weekend
Percussive dance group mixes clog, tap, Riverdance, stomp, jazz, hip-hop styles
2026 General Election Q&A: Hollister School District Trustee Area 5
Alicia Parra challenges incumbent Jan Grist
Supervisor race draws majority of local campaign money
Two of three District 5 candidates primarily self-funding campaigns
Flat track motorcycle racing returns to Bolado Park for County Fair
Steve Eklund Memorial Race set for Oct. 4
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COMMENTARY: Dr. Marni J. Friedman — Caring for the health of San Benito County.
Dr Friedman discusses why she believes she is the best candidate for the Health Care District-Zone 4
COMMUNITY OPINION: Recall Attempt Driven by Deceit
Supervisor Kosmicki discusses his views on the signature gatherers in his recall attempt
COMMUNITY OPINION: A healthy community depends on a healthy hospital
Director-Elect, San Benito Health Care District, Roxy Montana shares her views on who to elect to Health Board
Latino Generations celebrates a decade of student success
The organization has supported 127 students with scholarships
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2026 General Election Q&A: Hollister city treasurer
Newcomer Jonathan Casey challenges incumbent Gordon Machado
Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15, time to evaluate changes
Enrollees should expect higher rates, deductibles, some drug price reductions
Supervisors hear consultant on budget policies
Board signals it’s enthused to adopt range of recommended fiscal best practices
Baler alumna takes reins of field hockey program
Samantha Moran to lead team six years after graduating, starting as assistant coach
Hollister High football season cancellation draws community reaction, questions
Students, parents say impacts go beyond players
Opinion
COMMENTARY: When the City Doesn’t Communicate, the Public Fills in the Blanks
Candidate for Mayor, Tim Burns discusses his views on the importance of communication
COMMUNITY OPINION: 911 to the Board of Supervisors: San Benito County Should Slow Down and Get Cannabis Policy Right
Catherine Booth Vaughan discusses her views on how the county should handle cannabis cultivation
PUBLIC LETTER: Why I’m Running for the San Benito County Health Care District Board
Devon Pack discusses why he is running for his Health Care Board seat again
COMMENTARY: Before Hollister restructures Animal Services, the community deserves the facts
Ginna Arnold-Lazar discusses her views on the possible changes in Animal Care and Services
COMMENTARY: Breaking Down Language Barriers in Our Elections
Francisco Diaz discusses his views on what his office has done to ensure every eligible vote can cast a ballot
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San Benito County declares local emergency to prepare for El Niño
The County is taking a proactive, preventative approach to forecasts calling for an historical rainy season
Daytime lane closures for Hwy 101 and SR 25 guardrail repair work
Closures scheduled Sept. 23 through Sept. 25
Police advise caregivers to safely secure children in cars
Properly installed car seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury crashes by 71% for infants
Senator Laird secures funding for San Benito County community projects
Three non-profits to benefit from funding
San Juan Bautista well out of commission
City is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water
JMM Dance Co. awarded California Humanities Grant
The grant will fund Cafecitos & Comunidad, gatherings in Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Gilroy
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Teen Kitchen Project provides healthy prepared meals
Program seeks further expansion in San Benito County for Medi-Cal recipients
Eat, Drink, Savor: Randall Grahm and the legacy of Popelouchum
The winemaker meditates on grapes, wine, his stewardship of the land
Sports and Recreation
Hollister volleyball sweeps Alisal in non-league, starts league play
Balers win all three sets despite offensive errors
Baler flag football, JV tackle squads stay focused in wins despite distraction
Hollister girls persevere after Baler varsity tackle squad forfeits game just hours earlier
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
Hope Harvest Festival returns to support families battling cancer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. One-of-a-kind pumpkins. Local artisanal vendors. Christmas card photo-taking opportunities. Hope Harvest may sound like a typical autumnal celebration, but…
Esperanza del Valle celebrates “Tarimas y Tradiciones”
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Note: Rehearsal photos in this article were shot without final show lighting or costumes. Esperanza del Valle will present…
Paws at work in San Benito County
Lea este artículo en español aquí. In 2013, longtime animal lover and dog trainer Elise Lalor founded Monkey Tail Ranch and began a facility dog…
Vision Art Fest brings five new murals to downtown Hollister
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Colorful new murals emerged at various locations throughout downtown Hollister as…
Supervisors tentatively OK new cannabis tax rate
Lea este artículo en español aquí. After three hours of listening to a staff presentation on the…
San Juan Elementary students move into new classrooms
Lea este artículo en español aquí. There’s a moved-in, but not yet lived-in, look to the new…
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