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.
Updated: Authorities ID victims in fatal wreck; Red Church priest killed
Authorities have identified the two Sonora residents killed in the Tuesday afternoon accident near Hollister that involved two cars and a big rig.
