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Crash on SR 156 results in fatality

by Contributor February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Information provided by California Highway Patrol Hollister-Gilroy. Lea este artículo en español aquí. California Highway Patrol (CHP), Hollister-Gilroy Area personnel are investigating a crash that occurred in unincorporated San Benito County. […]

Map of proposed alignments for the New Trade Corridor. The Mobility Partnership eliminated Alignment 1 and 4 in 2020. Image courtesy of Mobility Partnership

News

VTA delays Hwy 152 re-route studies after San Benito County opposition

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos February 23, 2026February 25, 2026

A County Express bus crossing San Benito Street. Photo by Noe Magaña.

News

County Express offers medical transportation

by Carmel de Bertaut February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

Map of proposed alignments for the New Trade Corridor. The Mobility Partnership eliminated Alignment 1 and 4 in 2020. Image courtesy of Mobility Partnership.

Supervisors to consider letter of support for Hwy 152 re-route project

by Noe Magaña February 9, 2026

Environment / Nature

Caltrans, Land Trust give update on Hwy 101 wildlife crossing

by John Chadwell February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

The section of Shore Road between Frazier Lake Road and Hwy 25 is among the roads slated for repairs and improvements with an $11 million federal grant. Photo by Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos

Government / Politics

Supervisors approve $11 million for road repairs, environmental projects

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos January 29, 2026

County Express passing by the bus stop near the previous Gavilan College campus. Photo by Noe Magaña.

County transportation agency receives $173K from state

by Noe Magaña January 22, 2026

Lovers Lane will be one of the roads the county will improve with upcoming federal grants. Photo by Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos

Supervisors prepare to spend more than $20 million on roads

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos January 19, 2026

Cars on Ladd Lane driving mostly within the lines. Photo by Marisa Sachau.

Hollister reaches settlement on infamous Ladd Lane, Southside Road project

by Noe Magaña December 29, 2025

Joby looks to test its aircraft at the Hollister Municipal Airport. Photo courtesy of Joby.

Hollister Airport near adding third electric aircraft firm

by Noe Magaña December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Riders are dropped off by the County Express bus that arrived from Gavilan College in Gilroy. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Gavilan College staff, students ask for bus stop at Hollister campus

by Noe Magaña December 1, 2025

If completed, the High-Speed Rail would run through San Benito County through the Pacheco Pass, connecting the Central Valley with Gilroy. Photos courtesy of the High-Speed Rail Authority.

High Speed Rail Authority: Train would have positive impact on San Benito County

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos December 1, 2025

Conceptual map of the Hollister Research Campus project. Image courtesy of Pinnacle Strategy.

Housing / Land Use

Hollister seeking input for vehicle testing project

by Noe Magaña November 27, 2025December 1, 2025

Romana Costa (left) said she was concerned about the project taking too much of her property. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Landowners raise more concerns at Hwy 25 project meeting

by Noe Magaña November 21, 2025December 30, 2025

Hollister police officer conducting a breathalyzer test. Photo courtesy of Hollister Police Department.

Hollister poised to charge fees to drivers in DUI accidents

by Noe Magaña November 5, 2025