San Benito History Archives

American Legion/VFW hold honor ceremony for 25th anniversary of 9/11

by John Chadwell September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Fewer than a dozen people turned out in downtown Hollister at the Veterans Memorial Building for a ceremony hosted by the American Legion and […]

Sports

Bringing vintage baseball back to the county

by Robert Eliason July 8, 2026July 9, 2026

Culture

Looking back at 250: A ‘Glorious Fourth’ festivity from an earlier time

by Robert Eliason July 4, 2026July 3, 2026

Jim Hart and Ruth Erickson as Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross lead the annual Kiddy Parade on July 4, 2019. Photo by John Chadwell.

Children and Youth

‘Betsy Ross’ leads way on patriotism with 4th of July Kiddie Parade, 250th anniversary exhibit

by Alexia Navarro Garcia July 3, 2026August 20, 2026

Ed Kutz announcing. Courtesy of David Westrick.

Culture

Announcer Ed Kutz an ‘iconic’ part of Saddle Horse Show for nearly four decades

by Robert Eliason June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Merced County Sheriff's Posse. Photo by Adam Bell.

Culture

Saddle Horse Show parade in Hollister kicks off rodeo

by Adam Bell June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

The grave of Sgt. Gustav Brown, First US Dragoons, Company K. Photo by Robert Eliason.

BL Longform

BL Longform: The rediscovered history of Sgt. Gustav Brown

by Robert Eliason May 23, 2026May 27, 2026

Agriculture

Born to be a farmer

by John Chadwell January 28, 2026August 7, 2026

News

The final cut: Hollister barber Frank Chavez to retire at 94

by Robert Eliason December 30, 2025December 29, 2025

West of San Juan Bautista, just off Highway 156, stands a century-old barn near the site where Manuel Larios’ adobe is believed to have stood. Photo by Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos.

Culture

Unearthing parts of San Benito County history

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Culture

Cesar Flores, the Top Hatters and the Hollister biker rally connection

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos July 4, 2025July 10, 2025

San Benito Lifestyle

Dunne Family legacy home for sale

by Suzanne Soares July 1, 2025July 31, 2025

Wacey Barrington competes in the steer wrestling in the San Benito County Saddle Horse and Rodeo. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Culture

Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo weekend off to rousing start

by Noe Magaña June 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Peter Lago and his burnout rings. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Eat Drink Savor

Eat Drink Savor: Burnouts, Brando, and the biker legend at Johnny’s

by Robert Eliason June 22, 2025September 6, 2025

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Category: San Benito History

American Legion/VFW hold honor ceremony for 25th anniversary of 9/11

Bringing vintage baseball back to the county

Looking back at 250: A ‘Glorious Fourth’ festivity from an earlier time

‘Betsy Ross’ leads way on patriotism with 4th of July Kiddie Parade, 250th anniversary exhibit

Announcer Ed Kutz an ‘iconic’ part of Saddle Horse Show for nearly four decades

Saddle Horse Show parade in Hollister kicks off rodeo

BL Longform: The rediscovered history of Sgt. Gustav Brown

Born to be a farmer

Top stories of 2025

The final cut: Hollister barber Frank Chavez to retire at 94

Unearthing parts of San Benito County history

Cesar Flores, the Top Hatters and the Hollister biker rally connection

Dunne Family legacy home for sale

Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo weekend off to rousing start

Eat Drink Savor: Burnouts, Brando, and the biker legend at Johnny’s

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