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Voters push for Urban Growth Boundary around Hollister

August 31, 2026

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Meta agrees to pay $17b to settle child harm lawsuit

August 31, 2026

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Lofgren delivers $850k check to establish ag resource center in South Valley district

August 31, 2026

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Police arrest Salinas teen for July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill

August 28, 2026

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Lofgren delivers $850k check to establish ag resource center in South Valley district

U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren presented an $850,000 federal funding check to local officials on Aug. 25 to help establish an Agricultural Resource Center in...

Police arrest Salinas teen for July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill

Authorities on Aug. 27 arrested a 17-year-old Salinas resident in connection with a deadly July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s...

24K Magic rocks the house

24K Magic, a Bruno Mars tribute band, is pictured rocking the house at Guerra Cellars’ Hollister Concerts Saturday, Aug. 22. The final show in...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Countdown to Kickoff 2026

In this week’s episode, John Devine and Juan Reyes will talk about the ongoing issue with a shortage of officials in the area. Then they'll...

Driscoll’s names new CEO

Driscoll’s announced this week that Brie Reiter Smith has been named chief executive officer of the Watsonville-based berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn. Smith, who has...

California Coastal Cleanup Day is Sept. 19

California Coastal Cleanup Day will return Sept. 19, with volunteers expected to gather at hundreds of sites statewide to remove trash from beaches, creeks,...

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Police arrest Salinas teen for July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill

August 28, 2026

Authorities on Aug. 27 arrested a 17-year-old Salinas resident in connection with a deadly July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said the arrest followed an extensive investigation that included tips, videos and photos submitted by witnesses and community members, the sheriff’s office said in...