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8 hours ago · 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 […]

11 hours ago · 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 […]

5 hours ago · Former San Benito High School art teacher John Robrock retired in 2018 with several boxes of unclaimed works from former students. In December, he set out on a quest to reunite the pieces with their creators. Events that followed have turned into a public art exhibition and fundraising effort that are ongoing through Feb. 22 […]

2 days ago · An 18-year-old passenger died in a vehicle crash on San Justo Road in San Benito County Jan. 29, according to authorities. About 5:03pm Jan. 29, the driver of a vehicle lost control of the car while traveling east on San Justo Road, east of San Juan Highway, the California Highway Patrol said in a press release.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Hollister Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early in the morning Jan. 25. Officers are asking for any additional witnesses who may have information about the shooting or the identity of the three suspects to please come forward, authorities said.

Jan 23, 2025 · A group of San Benito County residents submitted more than 3,500 signatures Jan. 21 for a referendum petition that aims to reverse an end-of-the-year city council decision to expand Hollister’s sphere of influence for potential future development.

5 days ago · 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 ...

Oct 24, 2024 · The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, in partnership with local governments, community-based organizations, and volunteers, has completed the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for 2024, says a press release from the coalition. The results indicate an increase in the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in San Benito County, highlighting the growing challenges ...

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. […]