Jan 24, 2025 · Distracted driving is a significant danger for drivers, and it can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Four such accidents occurred nearby in the past month, killing seven people. The fatalities prompted police to emphasize a message to the public about driving carefully and safely. Most recently, three Hollister High School students died […]

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Nov 21, 2024 · UC Santa Cruz recently acquired and established the Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve, a 2,400-acre oak-studded grassland property in San Benito County that will be used for field research and outdoor education for the university’s students, staff and researchers. The UC Board of Regents approved the property acquisition—valued between $7-$10 million—at the Nov. 14 board meeting. […]

Jan 9, 2025 · The Hollister Independence Rally is set to return to town on Fourth of July weekend, for the first time since 2017. The city council voted unanimously at the Jan. 7 meeting to approve and authorize the 2025 motorcycle rally in downtown Hollister. City Manager David Mirrione is currently negotiating with promoter Roadshows, Inc., on a […]

Feb 5, 2025 · Willow Landing—a new housing development touted by its developer as a tranquil home with convenient access to commercial amenities and urban opportunities—celebrated its grand opening in Hollister Feb. 1. Built by Tri Pointe Homes, Willow Landing is located at 350 Dogwood Court and includes 144 homes with a variety of floor plans. These range from […]

Jan 7, 2025 · California’s homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly here than in most of the rest of the country, according to new federal data.. The number of homeless Californians increased just over 3% last year compared to the year before, with more than 187,000 people sleeping on the …

Feb 5, 2025 · California Attorney General Rob Bonta has intervened in a lawsuit challenging San Benito County’s approval of the Betabel Commercial Development on U.S. 101 south of Hollister, Bonta’s office announced this week. The lawsuit was initially filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and Protect San Benito County in 2022. Bonta attempted […]

Sep 12, 2024 · Looks doubtful for RV ownerss and Mayor Mia Casey’s gestapo crusade to oppress RV owners. By the sounds of it, Roxanne is a “big government-more laws!” type candidate as well.

Jan 31, 2025 · Amid fears and recent reports of federal immigration authorities targeting undocumented immigrants in local communities, law enforcement leaders and public officials throughout the South Valley have attempted to reassure their communities that residents are safe from local action. Sheriffs throughout California have pledged to support all local residents and to not cooperate with federal ...

Nov 12, 2024 · Local voters have chosen to slow the growth in San Benito County, opted for a new mayor and two new city council members in Hollister and delivered mixed views on their desired future for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, according to the latest Nov. 5 election results from the San Benito County Registrar of Voters office.