Police Blotter 5/18
ILLEGAL WEAPON POSSESSION: Greg Fred Larios Jr., 20, of 641 Riviera Drive in Hollister was arrested by San Benito County Sheriff's deputies on the corner of Line Street and Nash Road for illegal possession of a knife, a felony, and underage drinking, a misdemeanor, at 10:45 p.m. Friday.
Chiefs, sheriff urge safety with fireworks
With numerous recent fires reported in the area, Hollister and San Benito County public safety authorities are asking residents to be safe in their use of fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Motorists arrested, cited at St. Patrick’s Day checkpoint
Hollister Police arrested six motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence and issued 28 citations for driving without a license or on a suspended license during a St. Patrick’s Day checkpoint.
CHP holiday crackdown to run through New Year’s
The California Highway Patrol's local offices are heading an "Avoid the 20" campaign starting Friday through the end of the year.
Locals reminded about fire season ‘responsibility’
It is "wildfire awareness week" May 4 through May 10 and, according to a release from the Bureau of Land Management, Californians are reminded to "take responsibility" for creating and maintaining 100 feet of clean, open space around their homes to reduce fire danger and the risk of spreading fires.
