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Hollister, California · Hollister

Police Chase in Hollister Leads to Arrests After Crash, Stolen Mail Found

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Hollister police said that two people were arrested after a police chase resulted in the suspects crashing into two vehicles.See the Story

Amazon · Hollister

Amazon opens new warehouse facility in Hollister, boosting local job opportunities

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

By Joyce Kim Click here for updates on this story     HOLLISTER, California (KSBW) — Amazon has opened a new cross-dock facility in Hollister, San Benito County, marking an expansion of its footprint in the region and promising to bring over 800 new jobs. The facility serves as a logistics hub designed to expedite delivery times, with operations already off to a strong start. “Our systems here decide where this package has to go. It gets a label…Read Article

Hollister, California · Hollister

Former Calexico City Manager Appointed San Benito County Chief Administrative Officer

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HOLLISTER – San Benito County announced the appointment of Esperanza Colio-Warren as the County’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective June 16, 2025.See the Story

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Letter: Growing divide is unethical - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

Re: Hellertoon, Free Lance, May 30  This political cartoon coloring the Opinion page amazed me of how skillful art can deftly explain what caused an all night session of congressional words in the House to accomplish.   At first glance of the Joe Heller cartoon, it seemed as though the sweet old billionaire was offering his basin of billions to the onlooker. But the insincere sad eyes on the furrowed brow of the millionaire gave another meaning …San Juan Bautista · San Juan BautistaRead Article

Hollister wins first CCS baseball title in school history - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

Hollister baseball has climbed the mountaintop.  The Balers made school history this past weekend. On May 31, the Hollister baseball team captured the school’s first Central Coast Section baseball championship with a 3-0 victory over Wilcox.  The CCS D2 title game was played on a hot, sunny afternoon at San Jose’s Excite Ballpark, home of the minor league San Jose Giants. The Balers have been a perennial power but a CCS title had long eluded the…Baseball · San Juan BautistaRead Article

Proposed livestock regulations in San Benito County spark community concern

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) - Tensions are rising in San Benito County as local officials consider sweeping new livestock regulations that residents say could force families to give up their animals and alter rural life. Karson Klauer, born and raised in San Benito County, says what makes this county unique is the livestock that surrounds it. "San Benito County is a really special place because it provides opportunities to interact personal…San Benito County · San Benito CountyRead Article

[Opinion] Public Hearings Slated on Proposed Zoning Change for Winston Farm Development

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SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — Developers have submitted a draft generic environmental impact statement that takes all proposed development out of plans for their 840-acre Winston Farm project and focuses on the zoning change needed for housing and commercial development. Public hearings on the 259-page document seeking to give the property its own Planned Development District are scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, and Wednesday, July 16, in the Frank…Opinion · San Benito CountySee the Story

Bridging the digital divide, free internet access for migrant families in Hollister

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HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) On Friday, South Valley Internet connected migrant communities in Hollister by providing free internet access. Since the age of 7, Kiaralegna grew up traveling with her farm-working family. Now, she does the same with her husband and three daughters. "We do seasonal work. So we stay here until like the end of September. Kind of when the season kind of starts flowing back to Arizona," said Covarrubias. That constant movem…Hollister, California · HollisterRead Article

‘Lost Boy of Sudan’ to Speak in Hollister

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Lea este artículo en español aquí.A survivor of the Sudanese civil war, refugee and author Daniel Ukang will visit Hollister on May 31 to discuss his experiences chronicled in his book, “Hinterlands of Hope.”Hosted by Hill’s Bookstore as part of its author speaking engagement series, Ukang will appear at 10 a.m. at the SDES Portuguese Hall, 697 Seventh Street. The event is free and open to the public.Ukang is part of a group known as the Lost Bo…Refugees · South SudanSee the Story

San Benito County making strides to overcome budget deficit

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) - San Benito County is taking steps to overcome a large deficit. When budget discussions began in April, the county faced a shortfall of over 6 million; now, more cuts are needed. The board stated revenue sources have not kept up with rising expenses, especially on staff pay increases. A major strategy to cut costs is a new vacancy budget. That means there would be cuts made to all unfunded vacant positions, leav…San Benito County · San Benito CountyRead Article

Vehicle accidents result in two deaths in Hollister | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

Two motorists died in separate accidents in San Benito County over the past week, according to authorities.  The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office identified one of the victims as Nicholas Langford, 33, of Hollister.  Langford died in a collision on State Route 25 that occurred about 2:35pm May 22, KION reported. Langford was driving a Subaru northbound when the vehicle collided head-on with a pickup truck that was pulling a trailer i…Hollister, California · HollisterSee the Story

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