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Mars Hill employees Angela Prak, Marisa Lopez, Kassandra Zarate, Abby Chase, Monica Ocampo, Darla Hernandez and Beth Schuster. Photo courtesy of Angela Prak.

Business

Remembering Mars Hill Coffeehouse

Published 12/31/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Andrew Pearson

Former managers speak on what the cafe meant to Hollister.

Calavera Coffee owner Evan Morris takes an order from a customer. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Business / Economy

Calavera Coffee opens at new location in Hollister

Published 07/30/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Owner Evan Morris is pleased with the first day of business.

Calavera Coffee in downtown Hollister features different roasters' coffee every month. Tabi Medefesser, pictured above, is one of the shop's baristas. Photo provided by Evan Morris.

Business / Economy

Calavera Coffee focuses on community

Published 07/17/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, Melissa Melton

Making strides in sustainability and employee development.

Former employee Chace Miguel said, "Mars Hill serves as a place for people to go enjoy themselves and hangout with their friends and family." Photo courtesy of Chace Miguel.

Business / Economy

Mars Hill: A cornerstone of downtown Hollister

Published 03/16/2019
Becky Bonner

Coffeehouse marks 10 years in business with new furniture and a steady stream of customers.

Life Skills students work with teachers and aides to to prepare menu items that are sold to staff members on campus. Photo provided by SBHS.

Business / Economy

Brewing up a Baler partnership

Published 01/26/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, SBHSD

San Benito High School Life Skills students develop business and leadership skills in cooperation with local coffee business.

Artist Bryan E. West talks to people viewing his work. Photo by Becky Bonner.

Art & Culture

Vertigo Coffee Roasters displays Bryan E. West art at monthly opening reception

Published 07/17/2018
Becky Bonner

Participants at Vertigo Coffee Roasters monthly opening reception enjoyed art by Bryan E. West and music by Dave and the Kids.

Hollister resident Michelle Pérez-Picha (left) speaks to Calavera Coffee owner Evan Morris (right) at his downtown Hollister coffee shop. Photo by Frank Pérez.

San Benito Lifestyle

Calavera Coffee pours into downtown Hollister

Published 07/06/2018
Frank Pérez

With its baristas brewing cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas on a mobile coffee cart inside of a small kitchen, Hollister’s new specialty coffee shop seems like a stripped down, no-frills establishment.

Michaela Graves of Hollister started re-creating art in January of this year after making a resolution to start creating art again. Photo credit Becky Bonner.

Art & Culture

Rose Moon Pop-up Art Show at Vertigo Coffee Roasters in San Juan Bautista

Published 06/13/2018
Becky Bonner

With around 200-250 people attending Saturday's event, Vertigo Coffee Roasters "Rose Moon Pop-up Art Show" created culture and a sense of connection for all involved