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David Quick said the demonstration was to show the transparency of the ballot process in the county. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

County election office holds public demonstration of voting system

Officials explain how it works and ensure it’s secure and accurate.

Teamsters Local Union No. 890 representative Jorge Valenzuela addresses the crowd in front of Hollister City Hall. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

San Benito Foods employees protest in front of Hollister City Hall

Company is negotiating with the city on water fees related to tomato cannery waste.

Protesters at the Black Lives Matter march on June 6 in Hollister. Photos by Robert Eliason.

News

Black Lives Matter protest in Hollister draws 1,000 participants

Peaceful march organized by San Benito High Alumni attracts widespread community and police support.

Max Beltran lifts his sign for passing motorists on Fourth and San Benito streets in Hollister. Beltran and about 30 others took part in a June 5 demonstration to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Photos by Noe Magaña.

News

Hollister residents demonstrate downtown

30 gather with signs to protest police brutality and show support for Black Lives Matter movement.

Participants in the #OpenSBCRally marched along San Benito Street on May 1. Photos by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

#OpenSBC holds rally in Hollister

50 business owners and residents gather to speak out against shelter-in-place order.

Around 40 residents assembled at the 400 block of San Benito Street during a Dec. 17 rally supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Photos by Heather Graham.

Government / Politics

PHOTOS: San Benito residents take part in impeachment rally

Demonstrators assembled at the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets as part of a nationwide protest.

Adults and children form a circle around the signs they created for a July 26 demonstration. Photos by Melissa Melton.

Government / Politics

SBC residents demonstrate against migrant detention centers

Group prays and shares words of hope for detainees and vulnerable community members.

The San Juan Road overpass across Highway 101. The red circle is where a protest rally will take place on July 19 at 4:45 p.m. Image provided by PORC.

Housing / Land Use

Protest of commercial development on Highway 101 set for July 19

Demonstration related to zoning changes near Aromas and San Juan Bautista.

Group of demonstrators pray before the end of the vigil. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Locals join in national immigration vigil

Group demonstrates against separation of families and treatment of children at the border.

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Government / Politics

SEIU demonstrates for wage increase, sups oppose union-backed AB 1250

Union members marched outside county building protesting a lack of agreement regarding wage negotiations while supervisors pass resolution in opposition to same union's supported legislation.

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