Hollister Police: Woman arrested for abducting children
A woman who kidnapped her three children from their Hollister home was later arrested in San Joaquin County last week, according to police.
About 11:15am April 30, Hollister Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Hawkins Street on a report that a non-custodial parent...
Mushroom Mardi Gras returns to Morgan Hill in 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras will return to the city’s downtown for Memorial Day weekend in 2022, according to organizers.
The two-day outdoor food, art and music festival will take place May 28-29, centering on...
Restaurants slowly open up for indoor dining
Mangia Italian Kitchen owner Raul Escareno got a late dinner rush on Tuesday evening, churning out orders of meat ravioli and his famous chile verde pasta.
It was the first time in months that he had guests pile into his dining room as San Benito...
Get rid of bulky items for free this weekend
Get rid of your old, unwanted tires, furniture, mattresses, appliances and other bulky items safely and for free at a recycling event this weekend sponsored by San Benito County Integrated Waste Management and Caltrans.
The Bulky Item Recycling Event will take place 9am to 3pm...
Three family members of retired HPD sergeant shot in Colorado
The Hollister Police Department’s extended family suffered a violent tragedy over the weekend when the sons of a retired sergeant were shot at a skate park in Colorado Springs—killing one of the children, according to authorities.
Recently retired Hollister Police Sgt. Ray Celano notified the...
Despite loss, San Benito girls soccer team poised for future success
In the last four years, the Christopher High girls soccer team has reached the Central Coast Section playoff quarterfinals, semifinals and two championship matches. Their quest for CCS glory previously ended in disappointment, but not this season. On Friday, the top-seed Cougars ran away...
Covid-19: Confirmed cases surpass 2,000 mark in the county
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting that the number of new Covid-19 cases have now surpassed the 2,000 mark as the numbers keep growing on a daily basis.
As of Dec. 3, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 2,007 confirmed cases...
Covid-19: By the numbers
As of Aug. 13, there have been 792 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at four, according to county officials.
Confirmed cases include patients who have since recovered and those who are deceased.
The data from the Public Health...
Hazel Hawkins reopens outpatient lab
Starting May 12, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has reopened its outpatient lab for senior citizens, pregnant women and patients who are immunocompromised or have serious underlying health conditions.
Police arrest additional suspects in downtown shooting case
The Hollister Police Department today announced that detectives have made additional arrests stemming from a downtown shooting that took place two weeks ago.
According to a press release, Manuel Juarez, 18, was booked at the San Benito County Jail and a 17-year-old juvenile was booked...

















