Police to deploy new radar trailer for speed-limit changes
The Hollister Police Department will be deploying their new radar trailer in an effort to educate the public regarding speed limits changes and reduce the number of unsafe drivers throughout the city, according to an announcement from the HPD.
Accident on Hwy. 156 and 25 slows commute
An accident at the intersection of Hwy. 156 and Hwy. 25 slowed traffic this morning when a black Ford explorer collided with a white pick up truck, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
Police looking for suspects in liquor store armed robbery
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects in an armed robbery at a downtown liquor store last weekend.
Former Hollister Heat treasurer accused of embezzling
The former treasurer of the Hollister Heat softball organization was arraigned Tuesday on charges alleging she embezzled thousands of dollars from the group between May 2009 and June 2011, according to court records and authorities. Â
Fire marshal: Quiet holiday week for fireworks in Hollister
The midweek Fourth of July holiday seemed to be on the quiet side, according to one Hollister fire official.
City has yet to cite anyone under social host law
While the police department readies for a new daytime curfew law targeting teen delinquents, it has not issued a single citation using the social host ordinance – targeting parents who encourage bad behavior to their children – since its enactment in April 2010.
Search for Sierra resumes this week
Searches for missing Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar will resume Wednesday after the family and KlaasKids Foundation took last Wednesday off for the July 4 holiday.
CHP warns about dangers of leaving children in hot car
Hot summer days across the country contributed to six child deaths so far this year from heat stroke when children were left unattended in vehicles; that fact has caused the California Highway Patrol to issue a warning about the extreme danger of leaving children in hot vehicles this summer.
Man arrested for tampering with vehicles
Police Officers arrested Abel Soto, 29, after a victim reported Soto was tampering with vehicles around 3 a.m. on July 8.
Police investigating suspect for burglary
On July 5, Hollister Police Officers arrested Ismael Ramos, 36, after a vehicle burglary investigation revealed warrants for his arrest and narcotics on his person.














