Body found off Cannon Road in San Benito County
Authorities discovered a body Friday morning near Aromas, but have yet to confirm details about the victim.
Calfire warns of dangers as dry lightning moves in
Calfire increased its staffing due to dry lightning and strong winds throughout much of northern California. A low pressure system along the coast is bringing subtropical moisture, which is causing isolated thunderstorms across northern and central California, many of which have little to no rain with them.
Officers arrest three in weekend checkpoint
The Hollister Police Department and the California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI/Driver license checkpoint Sept. 1, on San Felipe Road at Gateway Drive. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals for DUI, one warrant arrest and 22 citations.
Van crashes into home after being struck from behind
A van crashed into a garage and part of its home Saturday afternoon after a vehicle rear-ended it on San Benito Street, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Sheriff’s office in slow pursuit of modern headquarters
Imagine if detectives at a modern sheriff’s office worked out of a closet, with just enough room to jam a desk in there.
Law enforcement to hold drug take-back event
Three law enforcement agencies will host a prescription drug disposal event at the Target store, 1790 Airline Hwy., in Hollister on Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The San Benito County Sheriff's Office, the Hollister Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are working in conjunction to put the event together.
HPD, CHP to watch the roads over holiday weekend
While the Hollister Police Department officers have plans for a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in within the Hollister city limits on Sept. 1, between 7 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., the California Highway Patrol in San Benito County and Gilroy will also be out at maximum enforcement for the three-day weekend.
Gossip pages come down after community outcry
Bullying prevention coordinators focus on working with schools
Driver leaves scene during RV fire on Highway 156
A motor home caught fire at Highway 156 and Lucy Brown Lane on Tuesday evening, after which its driver left the scene and did not return, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hollister woman arrested after brutal Mountain View assault
A Hollister woman was arrested in downtown Mountain View early Sunday morning on suspicion of punching another woman and then slamming her head into the ground several times, police said.














