Fatal vehicle crash on Hwy 156
Information provided by CHP Hollister-Gilroy. Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Aug. 25 at approximately 6:24 a.m. Monterey Communications Center (MCC) advised CHP Hollister-Gilroy Officers of a two...
View ArticleFatal crash on Hwy 25
Information provided by CHP Hollister-Gilroy. Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Aug. 26, at approximately 9:56 a.m. CHP was notified of a two vehicle crash on State Route-25, south of Bolsa Road....
View ArticleNo Hollister biker rally in 2025
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister City Council has declined to host the once-popular annual biker rally in 2025, citing the city’s inability to gather sufficient law enforcement staffing...
View ArticleBaler Cross Country looks forward to a challenging season
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Excelling in league play in high school, as both Hollister High School cross-country teams did last year, often leads to medals and honors. In the girls’ case, they...
View ArticleBenitoLink hosts new California Local News fellow
Lea este artículo en español aquí.BenitoLink welcomes its new California Local News Fellow, Juan Pablo Pérez-Burgos, to our news team. He will work as a full-time general assignment reporter for two...
View ArticleCounty supervisors exploring fire services options
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 27 voted to investigate the feasibility of forming a joint powers authority (JPA) for fire services. The cities of...
View ArticleSun Street Centers receives two grants
Information provided by Sun Street Centers. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has granted Sun Street Centers $50,000. This Community Impact grant,...
View ArticleBenitoLink to host General Election Forum
Lea este artículo en español aquí.BenitoLink’s 2024 Your Voice – Your Vote General Election Forum has been set for Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth Street in Hollister. The free...
View ArticleSJB Planning Commission greenlights food trucks on city streets
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Juan Bautista Planning Commission accepted an amendment to the municipal code to loosen some restrictions on food trucks. If the measure is passed by the...
View ArticleSJB growth committee renews work on deal with supervisors
Lea este artículo en español aquí.A little over a week after a proposal to terminate San Juan Bautista’s Urban Growth Boundary Committee was defeated at the Aug. 20 City Council meeting, the committee...
View ArticleRobert Rivas supports retail-theft laws
Lea este artículo en español aquí.In downtown Salinas on Monday — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers —...
View ArticleAdult leadership program set to begin in September
Information provided by San Benito Leadership Institute. Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Benito Leadership Institute is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Adult Community...
View ArticleApplications open for 2024 Arts Express Grant Program
Information provided by the San Benito County Arts Council. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito County Arts Council invites local artists, art groups, art and cultural organizations to...
View ArticleAgriculture sales see slight decrease in 2023
Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Benito County’s agricultural gross sales fell $1.5 million compared to the previous year, according to the 2023 crop report. The report, released Aug. 27, says...
View ArticleSan Juan Bautista Mission to commemorate Mexican Independence Day
Information provided by Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Old Mission San Juan Bautista will commemorate Mexican Independence Day with a...
View ArticleOverdose Awareness Day tri-county event
Information provided by San Benito County. Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Friday, August 30 at 3pm, the public is invited to an International Overdose Awareness Day event on the Watsonville City...
View ArticlePlanning begins on Hwy 101 wildlife crossing
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Green Foothills, an organization dedicated to preserving open space and farmland in San Mateo, San Benito and Santa Clara counties, held a forum Aug. 21 to pose a...
View ArticleEat, Drink, Savor: Paicines cows become beef sticks packed with flavor
Lea este artículo en español aquí.BR Beef, already known for its many varieties of beef jerky, has added four seasoned beef sticks to its offerings, which can be found at the weekly Hollister Farmer’s...
View ArticleVFW puts on first Carnival of Special Heroes
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The first annual Carnival of Special Heroes, featuring booths, games, and activities for children with special needs, was held at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister...
View ArticleSpirit Halloween & Costume Store opening in Hollister
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Spirit Halloween & Costume Store is coming to Hollister, and is taking over the old Kmart building located on Tres Pinos Road. The store is scheduled to open...
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