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Hollister, California · Hollister

Hollister Animal Shelter Closed to New Strays

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The Hollister animal shelter is closed for new arrivals following the shelter taking in multiple strays that could have been exposed to infectious diseases. Hollister police animal care says that a stray puppy at the shelter may have been exposed to parvovirus, and more recently, a stray kitten was taken in with a case of panleukopenia. Shelter animals are being monitored under quarantine for about 2 weeks, once they have been cleared , the shel…Read Article

San Juan Bautista · San Juan Bautista

District’s special education director reflects on progress - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

Looking back at the 2024-25 school year in the Hollister School District, Director of Special Education Gabriel Gutierrez reflected on areas of focus and progress such as strengthening student achievement, stronger collaboration with the Educational Services Department and enhancing the curriculum.  Gutierrez heads the department overseeing a student population that encompasses about 15% of HSD enrollment.  Gutierrez said the district did, indee…Read Article

Farming · San Benito County

Counting on sheep | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

As vineyard manager at the 7,000-acre Paicines Ranch in San Benito County, Kelly Mulville has a rather significant task: he’s trying to practice organic, regenerative farming on 25 acres of vines while surrounded by hundreds of acres of vineyards being conventionally farmed.  “Our underlying philosophy is to allow, enable and support nature to flourish,” says Mulville, a longtime practitioner of holistic farming.  Adds Mulville, who came to Paic…Read Article

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Flag football, fastest growing prep sport, begins to reveal updated rules - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

Girls flag football began in many areas of California in Fall 2023. In the two years of competition, Hollister’s teams have excelled.  The fall 2024 squad won the Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division title with a 13-1 record and was 19-6 overall. Although several senior stars graduated, a host of underclassmen return. And they will likely see some new rules as the sport has begun to mature. The National Federation of State High School…San Juan Bautista · San Juan BautistaRead Article

Hollister, county, SJB finally agree on fire contract - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

After months of fraught negotiations, San Benito County and the City of San Juan Bautista have finally come to an agreement on fire and emergency medical services with the City of Hollister.  The board of supervisors approved the county’s side of the contract for fire services at the June 10 meeting. The Hollister City Council had approved the contract on June 6 to provide fire services to the other two jurisdictions.  The San Juan Bautista City…Cats · San Juan BautistaSee the Story

Letter: Fire contract approval is a major victory for the community - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

Agreement on a new fire protection contract last week means local residents can rest assured they will continue to have high-level safety services into the future. This was a monumental win for our community.  This agreement marked the end of a collective process to extend the arrangement that has worked well in our community for over a decade. It also marked the beginning of next steps—continuing to work collaboratively on finding a long-term s…Trains · San Juan BautistaRead Article

Bolado Fire stopped at one acre; CAL FIRE BEU

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SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Forward progress has been stopped on the Bolado Fire at one acre. CAL FIRE BEU confirmed that a vegetation fire broke out Tuesday evening, prompting crews to call a full response, including aircraft. CAL FIRE BEU says that after reports of a vehicle fire along the side of the road, it ignited a vegetation fire near Hollister. Crews are currently headed on scene and will update KION when more details are ava…Hollister, California · HollisterRead Article

Art in the Park Announces June Winners

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BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce has announced the award winners from the June Art in the Park.San Juan Bautista · San Juan BautistaSee the Story

Shelter expansion in San Benito County put on hold amid budget talks

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HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — Plans to expand the only homeless shelter in San Benito County have been put on pause as county leaders work through the 2025–2026 budget. This comes as local encampment sweeps continue, pushing more unsheltered individuals to seek shelter space, but options remain limited. For Marie Parra, who currently stays at the shelter, the lack of resources is part of a daily struggle. Each morning at 8 a.m., Parra and others mu…Hollister, California · HollisterRead Article

Letter: 'Big Beautiful Bill' could have severe consequences for local healthcare - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

As the U.S. Senate debates the sweeping legislation known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” it’s worth asking a critical question: who really pays the price for political ambition? For rural communities like ours in San Benito County, the answer may hit closer to home than most realize. Regardless of party affiliation, one thing is universally true—when you or your loved one needs urgent medical care, access to a local hospital can be the difference …San Juan Bautista · San Juan BautistaRead Article

Lime Fire breaks in Hollister-Paicines

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PAICINES, Calif. (KION) - A vegetation fire has broken out between Hollister and Paicines around 12:36 p.m. The fire is off Limekiln Road between the two cities. According to CAL FIRE BEU, the fire is at five acres with a slow rate of spread. There is no threat to any structures.Paicines · PaicinesRead Article

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