CA legislators discuss youth fentanyl OD crisis
The California State Assembly Select Committee on Fentanyl, Opioid Addiction and Overdose Prevention on Aug. 12 during an informational hearing discussed the urgency of combating the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl.
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Updated: Police yet to classify death as homicide
Hollister Police Chief David Westrick on Monday said the "suspicious death" case from Christmas Eve is not classified as a homicide as of yet.
Fire prevention fee collection on hold
Calfire officials requested to postpone fire prevention fee billing for 2012-13, according to a press release from the California State Board of Equalization. The fire prevention fee is charged to residents of rural areas that are serviced by Calfire employees, including some residents in San Benito County.
Police find no explosives after bomb threat to women’s shelter
Police on Thursday responded to bomb threats made over the phone to a local women's shelter, but found no evidence of an explosive, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Updated: County to talk fire contract with Hollister
Supervisors vote 3-2 to pursue contract with Hollister fire instead of maintaining service with Calfire
Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of molesting teens
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of molesting at least six females age 16 and younger, police said.Â
Rodrigues’ new lawyer 100 percent confident of acquittal
Local attorney Arthur Cantu has agreed to represent embattled
