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March 29, 2024

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Accident in San Benito County ignites grass fire

Authorities responded to a vehicle collision that ignited some roadside vegetation in northern San Benito County. 

The accident occurred about noon Tuesday between an unknown make and model vehicle and a big-rig truck, near the intersection of Highway 156 and U.S. 101, according to CalFire Battalion Chief Brandon Leitzke. Details on the cause of the accident, extent of injuries, if any, and damage resulting from the accident were not immediately available. 

CalFire sent two fire engines and a bulldozer to help extinguish the fire and clean up the accident, Leitzke said. The California Highway Patrol also responded to the accident. 

More details on this incident will be posted as they are available. 

HPD reminds residents of school safety

The Hollister Police Department sent out a reminder to residents with tips on school safety now that many local schools are back in session.

San Benito RideShare launches new website

San Benito RideShare has launched a new website to make it easier for San Benito County residents or visitors to find information about travel options. RideShare is coordinated by the Council of San Benito County Governments and its new webstie is www.SanBenitoRideShare.org. The site provides commuters with a free matchlist through an interactive, on-demand system that helps people find others who would like to ride to work together through carpools, vanpools or bicycles.

Riders can hit the bike lane in San Juan

Anzar High School students have a new route from their homes to campus available to them this year as the San Juan Highway Bike Lane project is completed. The bike lane connects Hwy. 129 near Hwy. 101 to downtown San Juan.

Teen and senior drivers: Start the New Year right behind the...

The Hollister-Gilroy area California Highway Patrol office will offer two safe driving programs in January – one for teenage drivers and one for senior citizen drivers.

UPDATED: Fatal accident closes Hwy. 25

A 30-year-old San Martin man died on the scene of a car crash this morning on Highway 25, near U.S. 101 according to the California Highway Patrol.

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