Updated: Police to release details in slaying after Monday’s autopsy
Investigators believe David J. Quiroz killed Heather Alaina Carroll, a 25-year-old mother and wife, in the same residence where a standoff ensued Friday night in southeast Hollister.
Calfire suspends open burning in the county
Citing "the extreme menace of wildfire and its potential to destroy life, property, and natural resources" following continued dry conditions, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection last week suspended open burning in many areas of the state, including San Benito County.
Cause of New Idria fire still unclear
The cause of the fire that burned through 13 structures and 24
Police investigate 2 stabbings Saturday night
Hollister police responded to two separate stabbings Saturday night and arrested one suspect in the cases, according to statements from the Hollister Police Department.
Investigators examining sonar lake images for Sierra evidence
Investigators looking for missing north Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar will continue their efforts to find her by examining sonar images of the depths of local reservoirs taken earlier this week, according to a sheriff’s spokesman.Â
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.
Police need help finding thief caught on camera
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect caught on camera stealing decorative stepping stones from Calvists Insurance in downtown Hollister, according to a police statement.
