Sheriff explains possible impact from ‘anti-Arizona’ bill
People ask Sheriff Darren Thompson all the time if the county deports illegal immigrants who are arrested.
Fire union rebuts manager’s response on no-confidence vote
The Hollister Firefighters Association last week responded to the city manager’s rebuttal to its no-confidence vote and related allegations in a letter that countered the official’s claims.
Police arrest 5 in series of shootings
Hollister police officers arrest three men suspected of shooting firearms near downtown Hollister in what officers say could be gang-related incidents. The officers also arrested two other men for burglary, in what they also believe to be a gang-related crime.
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.
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.
