Tag: public safety
San Benito County gathers public input for Safety Element update
San Benito County officials are seeking input from the public as it prepares to update the Safety Element of the General Plan.
The county this...
Blotter: Burglary and battery reports top week’s crime
See a rundown of this week's suspected crimes reported by the Hollister Police Department.
Officers investigate possible attempted abduction
Hollister Police officers are investigating a possible attempted abduction reported by a juvenile girl that allegedly occurred Tuesday evening in the area of Beverly Drive, near Hillcrest Road.
Local emergency responders recognized for actions
Dozens of first responders were recognized for saving lives in San Benito County this week as part of EMS week, including one citizen hero. The San Benito County Board of supervisors declared May 19-25 as EMS Week with May 22 as EMS Children’s Day.
All-Star project focuses on preparedness
Audrey Liddle, a nine-year member of San Benito County 4-H, completed her All-Star Project March 16 at Tres Pinos School.
County, city plan information sharing in emergencies
Emergency resources personnel from San Benito County gathered Thursday morning for a four-hour workshop to discuss how sharing information with community members might play out in a serious emergency situation – including notes on the benefits and pitfalls of social media, needs of traditional media outlets and what role different agencies might have in an emergency.
Robbery, kidnapping suspects at large
Police say three suspects remain at large after robbing, carjacking and kidnapping a man Saturday afternoon in downtown Gilroy.
County leaders wrangle over trigger cuts
In a county supervisors meeting this week, the board decided in a 3-2 vote not to support a possible ballot measure by the California State Association of Counties that would guarantee counties realignment funding through a constitutional amendment.
6-hour standoff ends in capture
A six-hour stalemate turned a Gilroy neighborhood into a scene of blaring megaphones and flashing police lights Wednesday night, as officers used a SWAT team, bomb squad robot and hostage negotiators to coax out an armed, wanted parolee holed up in the attic belonging to a family he barely knew.
