Crime

Less than two weeks after borrowing $18 million just to be able to make payroll, the City of Hollister has sent layoff notices to numerous employees, including civilian police department staff who support patrol and investigation operations.  Hollister Police Sgt. Bo Leland, who is President...

As the deadline draws near for proponents of a recall of San Benito County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki to submit paperwork, accusations mount that paid signature gatherers have misstated the purpose of the petition they have presented to local residents.  West Hollister resident Julie Roybal released...

Police and mental health responders safely detained a suicidal woman following an hours-long standoff in Hollister on Sept. 26, according to authorities.  Hollister Police responded to the incident in the area of Julian Court after receiving phone calls that reported a woman on foot was...

A Monterey County jury this week found a 21-year-old man guilty of first degree murder for killing Jonothan Maciel, 19, of Hollister in 2021, according to authorities.  Skyler Narcecio Barriga, of Salinas, was also convicted of robbery and the use of a gun, the Monterey...

Meta has agreed to pay a maximum of $16.68 billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by California and 50 other jurisdictions that the company designed those platforms to addict children, misled consumers about their safety and improperly collected...

Authorities on Aug. 27 arrested a 17-year-old Salinas resident in connection with a deadly July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill.  The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said the arrest followed an extensive investigation that included tips, videos and photos submitted by witnesses and community members,...

A San Benito County Probation Department employee has been charged with possession of sexually explicit images of a 13-year-old he was communicating with on social media, according to authorities. Damon Jon Luecke, 53, of Gilroy, was charged by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office...

Hollister Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits, starting 6pm Aug. 14 and continuing until 1:30am Aug. 15.  In a statement, the Hollister Police Department said DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired...

Three people died in separate vehicle accidents in South Valley over the July 25-26 weekend, according to authorities. Two of the crashes involved motorcycles, with their riders pronounced dead after officers responded.  A California Highway Patrol commander emphasized that most accidents are preventable, and urged...

As the summer heats up and residents and vacationers continue to revel in the sunshine and warm evenings, Hollister Police and statewide law enforcement officials are urging motorists to slow down and drive safely.  Hollister Police Department issued an advisory this week encouraging drivers to...