One of the “most innovative” exemptions, Mojica said, is what she called the “near-miss provision.” The idea is that if a project doesn’t qualify for a full CEQA exemption due to a single condition, ...

When Frankie Berlanga turned 13, his father Adolfo, founder of Hollister’s El Nopal Bakery, told him, “Congratulations, you ...

I am writing this letter in regards to the “aggressive dog” trial for the dog, Ria and her owner Natalie Rios. I was informed ...

Editor’s note: This is a changing situation and this article will be updated when new information becomes available. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Update: August 8, 2:18 p.m. Fire has burned ...

Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Benito County Principal Planner Ariel Goodspeed gave members of the San Juan Bautista Planning Commission a briefing on Aug. 5 about upcoming county building ...

Symposium 2019-Photo by Carmel de Bertaut. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Featuring speakers and workshops, plus an open mic for budding poets, this year’s California Poets in the Schools ...

Information provided by Hollister Police Department. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Background: On July 4, 2025, Hollister Police officers responded to the 1000 block of San Benito Street ...

Editor’s note: This is a changing situation and this article will be updated when new information becomes available. Lea este artículo en español aquí. According to Watch Duty app there is a 75 acres ...

Leadership empowered by a ‘servant’s heart’Westrick was an early adopter of online communication with the public, starting in 2010 when he was a captain, and holding online town halls as early as 2015 ...

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Despite concerns over a potential conflict of interest, the Hollister City Council unanimously agreed Aug.4 to appoint Julio Rodriguez to the Hollister Planning ...

Information provided by the San Benito Health Foundation. Lea este artículo en español aquí. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the San Benito Health Foundation will be hosting a ...