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Two suspects recently vandalized data-collecting robots deployed onto public streets by the City of Hollister to help officials improve pedestrian safety, authorities said.  Hollister Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspects, and released photos of both May 28 incidents. The photos were...

Gavilan College awarded a total of 2,062 associate degrees and certificates to members of the Class of 2026. The commencement ceremony took place May 22 at the college’s Gilroy campus.  Members of the graduating class represent Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Juan Bautista...

In a partnership with the American Heart Association, the San Benito County Free Library now offers blood pressure monitors and monitoring kits that local residents can check out and take home.  The effort gives San Benito County residents a useful resource to manage their blood...

San Benito County officials are warning residents, contractors, applicants and members of the public about a recent email scam involving fraudulent messages impersonating county staff associated with Planning and Building Services.  County authorities became aware of scam emails being sent from unauthorized email domains, says...

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has launched a pilot weapons detection and screening program as part of an effort to strengthen workplace safety and prepare for new state requirements aimed at reducing violence in healthcare settings, according to hospital officials. The screening program began May 26...

The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency will host a free Recycle Day event May 30 for residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, tires, mattresses and electronic waste. The event will take place 9am-1pm Sheriff’s Department and Resource Management Agency parking...

A series of letters published in South Valley newspapers over the past several months claiming that mountain lions are dangerously overpopulated in the Santa Cruz Mountains has drawn sharp disagreement from researchers and wildlife managers who say the claims misrepresent how the species’ populations...

Four candidates are vying for the California 18th Congressional District seat in the June 2 primary, setting up a contest between a deeply entrenched incumbent and three challengers who argue Washington needs fresh leadership. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who has represented parts of the South...

With ballots sent to local voters, voting centers accepting ballots and dropboxes open in multiple locations in San Benito County, candidates in the June 2 election continue to report campaign contributions and expenses.  Local primary races for Supervisor Districts 3 and 4, as well as...

Santa Clara County officials, community organizers and residents gathered at the county government center in San Jose May 14 to oppose a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside Gilroy city limits, vowing to fight the project in...