Gilroy man dies in suspected DUI crash
A 25-year-old Gilroy man was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI when he crashed his car northeast of Gilroy, killing his passenger at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police allege gang members threw objects at them
Police alleged that gang members threw objects at officers as they attempted to seize a car outside a party on Caputo Court early Saturday morning.
Police allege Hollister men stored birds for cockfighting
Police on Friday found about 400 chickens on a Fairview Road property and arrested three Hollister men on suspicion of possessing the birds for cockfighting, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Police: Suspect in SBHS bomb threats is from Michigan
Hollister police have identified an out-of-state suspect in connection with two bomb threats made at San Benito High School this week, according to police.
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.

















