Sig Sanchez, longtime South Valley politician, dies Jan. 30
Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.
Hollister Police seize guns, contraband in traffic stop
The Hollister Police Department announced that officers were able to seize guns, ammunition, money and other contraband during a routine traffic stop on Thursday evening.
Police officers arrested Daniel Ramirez, 20, on suspicion of multiple gun related offenses along with drug dealing charges and a...
Animal control investigates suspected abuse case
Hollister Police Animal Care and Services is seeking information regarding two dogs found deceased that appeared to be victims of animal abuse.
The Hollister Police Department on Jan. 29 issued a press release stating that animal control officers responded to the area of John Smith...
Public health hosts Covid-19 mass vaccination clinic
San Benito County Public Health Services conducted its first drive-thru Covid-19 mass vaccination clinic, bringing in 100 of the county’s residents who could be vulnerable to the virus if exposed.
Francesca Williams was one of 100 pre-registered San Benito County residents ages 90 or older...
Health foundation accused of violating vaccine plan
The nonprofit San Benito Health Foundation is under investigation for failing to follow state guidelines that establish which patients should be among the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, according to county officials.
Covid-19: By the numbers, 01/28
As of Jan. 28, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,279 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 52, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 316 active cases...
About Town: Getting prepped for the storm
The San Benito County Resource Management Authority on Jan. 27 announced that sandbags are available at the Hollister Airport at 60 Airport Drive, Hollister Fire Station 2 at 1000 Union Road, County Yard at 3220 Southside Road in Hollister, San Juan Bautista City Yard...
Flood advisory issued for San Benito County
Adverse impacts to already very wet roadways can be expected.
Public health officials report 52nd virus death, 01/27
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to decrease but their latest newsletter reported another new death.
On Jan. 25, the county reported its 52nd death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County. This is the fourth...
South Valley businesses sue state, county to reopen
Among the plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit are Kirigin Cellars owner Dhruv Khanna and Old City Hall restaurant co-owner Frances Beaudet. Both businesses are in Gilroy.
