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July 1, 2026

‘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.

Deputy accepts plea in DUI crash, faces jail time

Johnny R. Pena, the San Benito County sheriff’s deputy accused in Newark of driving under the influence while in a patrol car, accepted a plea deal in the case and will serve 22 days in jail, according to a spokeswoman for the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.

Police captain has paid 5 cents for commute mileage

Hollister officials say that a new policy is working well that calls for a police captain to pay 5 cents per mile for use of a city patrol car he uses on a daily commute with a round trip of around 100 miles.

Fire talk heats up this week for city, county

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is set to vote Tuesday on whether to approve a contract with the City of Hollister to provide fire protection services for the county.

Judge will hear from victims before sentencing former SJ cop

The sentencing of a former San Jose police officer who is accused of having illegal sexual contact with two teen boys took an unexpected detour Monday afternoon.

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