Hollister, California
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| Hollister, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Benito |
| Area | |
| - Total | 6.6 sq mi (17 km²) |
| - Land | 6.6 sq mi (17 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 34,413 |
| - Density | 5,214.1/sq mi (2,024.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP codes | 95023-95024 |
| Area code(s) | 831 |
| FIPS code | 06-34120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1658766 |
Hollister is the county seat of San Benito County, California. The population was 34,413 people at the 2000 census. Hollister is primarily an agriculture town. The Mutsun Ohlone Indians were the first known inhabitants of the Hollister region.
The town was founded Nov. 19, 1868 originally as the San Justo Homestead Association, established by William Welles Hollister, a group that originally intended to name it San Justo. An association member, Napa vintner Henry Hagen objected. Hagen argued that saints monopolized the names of nearly every place in California, and suggested that the state should have a town named after someone slightly less holy. The City was incorporated on August 29, 1872.
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[edit] Geology
Hollister is well-known among geologists because it portrays one of the best examples of aseismic creep anywhere in the world. The Calaveras Fault (a branch of the San Andreas Fault system) bisects the city north and south, roughly along Locust Ave./Powell St. The streets running east/west across the fault have significant visible offsets. The fault runs directly under several houses. Even though they are visibly contorted the houses are still habitable as the owners have reinforced them to withstand the dislocation of their foundations. There was extensive damage in the town after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
Hollister is one of at least three California towns claiming the title of "Earthquake Capital of the World" [1], two others being Coalinga and Parkfield .
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 34,413 people, 9,716 households, and 8,044 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,237.7 people per square mile (2,022.4/km²). There were 9,924 housing units at an average density of 1,510.5/sq mi (583.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 59.11% White, 1.36% African American, 1.13% Native American, 2.80% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 29.97% from other races, and 5.44% from two or more races. 55.06% of the population were Hispanic or of Latino race.
There were 9,716 households out of which 52.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.52 and the average family size was 3.82.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,104, and the median income for a family was $57,494. Males had a median income of $41,971 versus $28,277 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,857. About 6.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Hollister is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Jeff Denham, and in the 28th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Anna M. Caballero. Federally, Hollister is located in California's 17th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +17[2] and is represented by Democrat Sam Farr.
[edit] Media
[edit] Print
Hollister has two local newspapers, both published by the Gilroy-based Mainstreet Media Group:
- The Hollister Free Lance is issued Tuesdays and Fridays.
- The Pinnacle is issued Fridays.
[edit] Broadcast
Two radio stations are licensed to Hollister:
- KMPG, on 1520 AM, plays regional Mexican music.
- KHRI, on 90.7 FM, is an affiliate of Air 1, playing contemporary Christian music.
[edit] Infrastructure
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Major highways
- State Route 25 runs northwestward to Gilroy and southeastward to Pinnacles National Monument and Coalinga (the latter via State Route 198). Route 25 through Hollister was until 1984 defined under State law as a segment of State Route 180.[3]
- State Route 156 runs westward to Monterey Bay and northeastward to Los Banos in the Central Valley (via State Route 152).
[edit] Public transportation
- San Benito County Express provides local service within Hollister, regional service to San Juan Bautista and Gilroy, on-request "Dial-a-Ride" service, and paratransit.[4]
- Amtrak California operates a bus connection to Merced's stop on the San Joaquins passenger rail line.[5]
[edit] Aviation
- Hollister Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility.
[edit] Healthcare
The State of California, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development defines Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital as a General Acute Care Hospital in Hollister with Basic emergency care as of 08/22/2006. The facility is located in California Health Service Area 8 near (NAD83) latitude/longitude of .
[edit] Gallery
 A house sitting atop the Calaveras Fault |
 Downtown Hollister between 4th and 5th Street |
 5th Street in downtown Hollister |
 Downtown at the corner of San Benito Street and 5th Street |
 Downtown at the corner of San Benito Street and 4th Street |
 Veteran's Memorial Building in donwtown |
 Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, northern part |
 Methodist Church along 5th Street |
[edit] Motorcycle Rally
The city has been the site of annual motorcycle rallies around July Fourth for many years. The riot at the 1947 event was the basis for the 1954 film The Wild One. The rally took its present incarnation in 1997, and is known as the Hollister Independence Rally. The event was canceled in 2006 due to lack of funding for security, but returned in 2007. The format of the rally in 2007 differed markedly from previous rallies, with vendors on San Benito Street instead of motorcycles. The bikes were pushed to side streets. [2][3]
[edit] Sister Cities
[edit] References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2007-10-20.
- ^ Daniel P. Faigin. "Routes 25 through 32". California Highways. Retrieved on 2008-02-12.
- ^ "San Benito County Express - Intercounty". San Benito County Express. Retrieved on 2008-02-12.
- ^ "Amtrak California - San Joaquins Route Map". Amtrak California. Retrieved on 2008-02-12.
[edit] External links
- Virtual tours of the Calaveras Fault
- Hollister, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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