Volunteer searching, fundraising for Sierra continue this week
Volunteers continue to search for Sierra LaMar two months after she was reported missing from her north Morgan Hill home, and her family remains grateful for ongoing fundraising efforts organized by numerous people from the South Santa Clara County community.
Supervisor: ‘I had no idea’ about brother’s alleged threat on fire vote
City Councilman Doug Emerson contends that the brother of Supervisor Robert Rivas threatened to have his sibling reverse a vote for a $3.4 million fire contract if the Hollister official did not prompt a cancellation to San Juan Bautista’s recent town hall meeting over the proposed merger.
County’s latest effort to close pot shop goes up in smoke
San Benito County's latest effort to close down medical marijuana dispensary Purple Cross went up in smoke last month – at least for now – when a judge recently denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would have forced the controversial nonprofit to close immediately.
Sheriff’s office releases 2011 annual report
San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson presented the department's 2011 annual report at the May 8 county supervisors meeting in an attempt to stave off the elimination of 11 positions from his jurisdiction. The supervisors are set to discuss the layoffs at a future meeting.
Investigators to search water for Sierra LaMar; received ‘Most Wanted’ tips
Sheriff’s office plans to send divers into local waterways to search for Sierra LaMar and received some tips in response to Friday night’s airing of a segment on the missing Morgan Hill teen on “America’s Most Wanted.”
‘Talking SBC’ podcast premiere: Guest is acting Police Chief David Westrick
The premiere of the podcast Talking San Benito County features host Marty Richman interviewing the interim police chief, David Westrick. The new police chief discusses his past in law enforcement and looks ahead to the future of the local force.
Sierra’s mother releases Mother’s Day statement
Marlene LaMar, the mother of missing teen Sierra LaMar, released a statement today about the joys of being mother.
Police seek help identifying Hi Outlet theft suspect
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a male suspected of stealing clothes from the Hi Outlet on Tres Pinos Road in Hollister, according to police.
Morgan Hill sex offender arrested after pursuit, K-9 bite
A registered sex offender who was involved in a domestic dispute ran barefoot from police and was arrested when a sheriff’s K-9 officer bit him on the arm, according to authorities.
County board rejects fire contract with Hollister in 3-2 vote
San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a contract for fire services with the Hollister Fire Department.
