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Congratulations
Two San Benito County wineries made Wine and Spirits magazine’s 2022 list of the world’s top 100 wineries. Calera Wine Company makes its 10th appearance and Eden Rift Vineyards makes its first.
New Business
CIA-educated chef Aaron Ricketts is opening Hapa Bros., San Juan Bautista’s first food truck, along with his brother. Both are fourth-generation members of the Teshima family.
Jennifer Colby is bringing a new art showcase to San Juan Bautista with the opening of Luna Gallery. Its first show, “Dreamscapes,” runs through Sept. 4.
Gratitude
Fire Safe Council volunteers worked with prescribed burn experts to remove hemlock from the Harvey and Gladys Nyland Property, with the aim of restoring native plants.
Retirement
John Kouretas, owner of Paine’s Restaurant and Bar in Hollister for 42 years, is selling the restaurant to Gustavo Gonzalez, owner of La Catrina Mexican Grill, and retiring.
Sweet Cheeks Candy Company opened its doors June 18 in San Juan Bautista’s Bluebird Hotel with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Musicians Nic Calder and Paul LaCorte, who perform as HonkyDonky & HeartBreaker, celebrated 10 years of making music with a “Bandiversary” show July 2 at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse.
San Benito County Office of Education has recognized Certificated and Classified Employees of the Year on May 31 from schools across San Benito County.
Twenty-eight graduating seniors were awarded over $25,000 in scholarships at the San Benito County Chamber Foundation’s first in-person Scholarships Awards Night.
Gavilan College recently received an anonymous $40,000 gift—one of the largest one-time donations even given to the school.
Mayra Zendejas, executive director of the YMCA of San Benito County, celebrated her 15th year of working for the organization on April 30.
Noah Fort, an 18-year-old Hollister resident, crushed a Guinness World Record live on an Italian television show.
New Job
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has announced the appointment of Mary Casillas as chief operations officer/vice president of Ambulatory Service.
The Gabilan Chapter raised $100,000 for the Kinship Center, its largest check to date, from the 2021 Wine & Food Tasting and the Community Foundation Auction.
Angelo Hillstock, a junior at San Benito High School, scored among the top finalist recitation submissions in the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition.
Jacob Lima, an Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 455, collected jackets, hoodies and other clothing to distribute to Community Homeless Solutions, My Father’s House, and the Emmaus House.
A fundraiser for Hollister’s Bulldog Boxing Gym raised $2,100—funds intended to help owner Zeke Lopez reestablish the business after Bulldog’s eviction last June.
Taylor Farms was been recognized as Walmart’s 2022 Supplier of the Year within the Food category.
Lynn Mello is retiring from San Benito County Public Health Services. After serving as the director of nursing, she now plans to focus on lavender farming.
San Benito County Chamber Foundation has hired Eduardo Navarro as its new executive director.
Trouble Maker Toys and Comics is the new kid on the block in San Juan Bautista.
Ismael Hernandez is honored through a new chapel at Hazel Hawkins.
Those in the Hollister region purchasing an Anderson Homes house can now give back to the charity of their choice during a certain time period.
A new business has come to San Juan Bautista: Bliss Blendz offers smoothies, coffee and salads.
In Memory Of
The late Robert Darrell Wilson and Terry Klein, two animal welfare providers in the county, will be honored at a drive-up tribute on Nov. 14.
Gavilan College has announced the honorees for its 2021 Community Spirit Awards.
Ashley Maggiora is the winner of one of 16 scholarships that students across the nation applied for. She will receive $1,500 from Goulds Water Technology.
Joseph Elmhorst’s Steak Stop Food Truck was a hit at the Hollister Farmer’s Market this year. Now he is selling his sandwiches from the city’s first licensed food truck.
The Accelerated Achievement Academy in Hollister has been named the 11th best elementary school in California, according to new rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.
The Hollister Police Department received a $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for driver safety education and increased enforcement.
The Community Foundation for San Benito County and United Way of San Benito County chose 27 local nonprofits to receive $415,000 in government grant funding.
Ray Solnik of San Jose, who owns several hair salon franchises across the Bay Area, is bringing Great Clips to Hollister. The opening is scheduled for Oct. 21 at 1210 E. Park St, Suite 105.
The Hollister School District has hired a third credentialed school nurse, Alane Warren, to help deal with the workload caused by COVID-19, allowing each nurse to focus on only three schools.
Dr. George Gellert, a veteran with 30 years spent in public health, has been appointed as San Benito County’s new health officer.
The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County held its sixth annual Quilts of Honor Ceremony at the San Benito County Fair. The event honored 11 local U.S. veterans and eight local hometown heroes.
Hollister’s Ashley Maggiora has received a scholarship for academic achievement, community service and leadership from the Goulds Water Technology Professional Dealer’s Association.
The Amazon logistics center in Hollister opened Sept. 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Amazon site general manager Alexander Bronson and Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez.
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has hired Barbara Anne Vogelsang as the interim chief clinical officer.
Quick Quack Car Wash is open for business in Hollister. Located at 1180 E. Park St., the car wash offers monthly plans that feature unlimited washes with spot-free rinse and OSHA certified air guns.
Raul Escareno, owner of the Mangia Italian Kitchen, readies Baler Bar and Grill for opening later this year.
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