San Juan sets town hall to discuss fire protection
San Juan Bautista will hold a town hall meeting next week to discuss fire protection in light of the county's move toward contracting with the City of Hollister for the services.
DA: Felony grand theft charges for MACSA leaders
The former leaders of the Mexican American Community Services Agency are being charged with felony grand theft after a three-year investigation into the San Jose-based organization known as MACSA whose former Gilroy charter school leaders are suspected for misappropriating and embezzling school funds, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office which made the annoucement Thursday morning.
DA silent on possible charges against MACSA
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office will issue a Public Integrity Unit Decision Thursday regarding the Mexican American Community Services Agency, a San Jose-based organization known as MACSA whose former Gilroy charter school leaders are being investigated for misappropriation and embezzlement of school funds.
Body of missing Aromas man found in pond
The body of an Aromas man reported missing April 3 has been found in an Aromas fishing pond at the end of Rose Avenue, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy accused of DUI in Newark set for pretrial hearing
Johnny Pena, the San Benito County sheriff’s deputy accused in Newark of driving under the influence while in a patrol car, is set for a pre-trial court hearing May 3 in Alameda County.
Bobcat-eating suspect in court next week
Henry Arnibal, the west Morgan Hill man accused of killing and eating a wild bobcat, will be back in court for pre-trial proceedings April 26, according to South Santa Clara County deputy supervising district attorney Steve Lowney.
Supervisor backs city tax extension for fire; demanded removal of Calfire chiefs
The county supervisor leading the charge to end a long-held relationship with Calfire and contract with Hollister for fire services is making the case for a new, countywide tax district that would fund a broader agency.
New crime lab results in Sierra LaMar case
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s investigators said there is new evidence in the case of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar.Â
Hollister’s downtown fire station nears completion
Contractors are wrapping up work on the new Fire Station No. 1 in downtown Hollister, and the city expects local fire crews to take calls there as early as April 28, according to the city’s planning chief.
