Fire union supports public safety tax, opposes Measure T extension
The Hollister Fire Department union has voted to support a new public safety tax and to oppose the proposed extension of the 1 percent Measure T sales tax on the November ballot, according to an announcement released Thursday.
Bicycle patrols start back up in Hollister
In an effort to curb recent burglaries and be more effective with limited resources, the Hollister Police Department will bring back Bicycle Patrols starting this summer. The program had been suspended for about 10 years due to budget cuts.
Document: Read the fire union’s letter on its no-confidence vote
The Hollister Fire Department on Monday announced its vote of no confidence against Fire Chief Fred Cheshire and City Manager Clint Quilter. Read each section of the letter at left.
Fire union issues ‘no confidence’ vote for chief, city manager
The union representing Hollister firefighters recently issued a first-ever no-confidence vote for City Manager Clint Quilter and Fire Chief Fred Cheshire and has recommended that Cheshire be investigated and fired.
Stewart faces vehicular manslaughter charge in death of McFall
Breanna Stewart faces an arraignment hearing June 26 after prosecutors recently charged her on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter in connection with the January traffic death of Ryan McFall, according to court records.
Child annoyance suspect unrelated to Sierra case, police say
An incident involving a Hispanic male who allegedly attempted to lure a 10-year-old girl into his car July 26, 2011 has drawn recent attention from the community, as some have cited that the sketch released of the suspect looks similar to Antolin Garcia Torres, the murder suspect tied to Sierra LaMar’s disappearance.
Molester sentenced to 40 years in prison
A judge last month sentenced a convicted molester to 40 years in prison, according to records.
Authorities to enforce daytime curfew during school year
City and county curfews that have required youths to be home before 10 p.m. during the school year are being extended to daytime hours starting Aug. 1 as part of a joint effort between the Hollister Police Department and the county sheriff.
