Officials’ views vary on possible police merger
Hollister council members and county supervisors expressed a variety of perspectives about a consultant's report recommending that the two governments do not fully consolidate law enforcement agencies despite an estimated $316,000 in savings.
Police recover pot marked ‘Purple Cross’ from school playground
Hollister police on Monday found marijuana in a baggie marked “Purple Cross” – which is the local pot dispensary – which had been recovered at an R.O. Harden Elementary School playground, according to a statement.
After glitch, some supes still concerned about 911 coverage
San Benito County supervisors received an update on the transition of 911 dispatch to Santa Cruz at a recent meeting, and some board members still had concern about coverage in rural pockets.
Report urges against merger of police, sheriff’s office
A hired consultant's report on potential law enforcement consolidation recommends that the city and county do not enter into a law enforcement contract despite an estimated $322,000 annual savings, according to the document released before a scheduled Tuesday meeting.
Three injured in rollover accident Friday on 101
A woman and two children, ages 4 and 6, suffered serious but non-fatal injuries in a rollover accident that occurred around 4:20 p.m. Friday on northbound Highway 101 near the Pacheco Pass Highway overpass by Gilroy Crossing.
Suspects in west-side gunfire exchange plead not guilty
The two men charged in connection with a Nov. 13 gunfire exchange on the west side have pleaded not guilty to the felony accusations, according to records.
Police serve warrants in shooting, arrest one suspect
Hollister police Tuesday morning served search warrants related to the reported exchange of gunfire that occurred Sunday and arrested one suspect in the case, a police captain confirmed.
