SB High student arrested for selling narcotics
Following an investigation, police arrested a San Benito High School student accused of selling narcotics to local juveniles, some of whom were hospitalized after ingesting the drugs.
Trial delayed for SJB councilmember
A jury trial scheduled last week for a San Juan Bautista councilmember accused of domestic violence was delayed.
Police ask for public’s help in shooting investigation
Hollister police are asking the public for help in an investigation of a Jan. 31 shooting that left one teenaged victim injured. Authorities are investigating the incident as an attempted homicide.
Two San Benito County coronavirus patients hospitalized
Two patients with novel coronavirus in San Benito County showed worsening symptoms late Sunday night and were referred for medical evaluation, county health officials announced Feb. 3.
“It was then determined that both patients needed to be admitted to a hospital equipped for a higher...
Coronavirus hits San Benito County
Two cases of coronavirus—”2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”— have been confirmed in San Benito County, health officials announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2.
“The confirmed cases are related: a husband and wife, and both are 57 years of age,” said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, San Benito County Health Officer, ...
San Juan council approves restaurant
The San Juan Bautista City Council’s unanimous denial of an appeal Jan. 21 allows a restaurant proposed for downtown to move forward.
Watsonville-based developer Raeid Farhat purchased the 1870 La Casa Rosa building at 107 Third St. in October for $225,100, according to MLS Listings....
Countdown to the Super Bowl
With Super Bowl LIV fast approaching on Feb. 2, the clock is ticking on how fans choose to watch the Kansas City Chiefs battle it out with the San Francisco 49ers. Since most Americans aren’t lucky to make it to the Hard Rock Stadium...
New farmers market manager named
Erika Rodriguez is the new manager of the Certified Farmers Market, the Hollister Downtown Association announced Jan. 24.
Rodriguez has lived in Hollister for more than 30 years, and together with her husband Andrew Echevarria has raised three children.
Described as being “no stranger to the...
Shelter released more live animals in 2019
Hollister Police Animal Care and Services’ annual statistics for 2019 show a marked improvement in the department’s live release rate in recent years.
Police: Teamwork leads to student rescue
Local police, fire, school staff and even a construction crew joined forces to rescue a child who climbed into a dangerous situation at a Hollister school Jan. 15, according to authorities.