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January 16, 2026

Police working on ‘good leads’ after SBHS bomb threats

Interim Police Chief David Westrick said authorities are continuing to work “on some good leads in the case” regarding two bomb threats in two consecutive days at San Benito High School.

Updated: Bomb threats reported as SBHS planned ‘code red’ drill

The San Benito High School campus was locked down Tuesday morning for a suspected bomb threat – a day after an evacuation following a similar threat.

Calfire offers tips to prevent home heating fires

With winter on the horizon, Calfire this week reminded residents that improper use of poorly maintained heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire deaths in the nation.

Christmas homicide suspect waives preliminary hearing

The Hollister man suspected in a 2011 Christmas Day homicide waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday and is set to face a jury trial.

Frazier Lake Road cockfight raided; police say ‘hundreds’ fled

Local authorities recently raided a large cockfight in progress on Frazier Lake Road and arrested seven suspects, according to the Hollister Police Department.

Officer arrests local man after foot chase

Hollister police Tuesday arrested Christian Machuca, 20, and alleged that  he led officers on a foot chase and violently resisted arrest.

Hollister man acquitted on most charges in rape case

David Quintero still faces sentencing on three lesser counts

Flash flood warning issued in Monterey

Flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Monterey County as a morning storm continues to sweep through Northern California.

Dogs can sniff out trouble on campus

San Benito High School students have some regular visitors who come to campus two to three times a week - a pair of golden retrievers named Ranger and Sparks, along with their handlers Sean and Janelle Haggett.

Hollister police investigate 2 reported shootings

Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in recent days here, while there have been no suspects or victims located, according to the Hollister Police Department.

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