Chief: Hollister rally remains light on crime
Hollister Police Chief David Westrick late Saturday afternoon said there hadn’t been any serious issues with crime on the second day of the Hollister Freedom Rally.
MADD honors Hollister officer for DUI arrests
Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored a Hollister police officer last weekend for making 25 driving while intoxicated arrests in 2012, according to the Hollister Police Department in a statement.
Locals reminded about fire season ‘responsibility’
It is "wildfire awareness week" May 4 through May 10 and, according to a release from the Bureau of Land Management, Californians are reminded to "take responsibility" for creating and maintaining 100 feet of clean, open space around their homes to reduce fire danger and the risk of spreading fires.
Mysterious hazmat drill closes off road entering Hollister
Without informing other responders, an unknown agency
Dozens of new state laws take effect for the new year
California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most never saw the light of day.
Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting signed into law...
Remains of adult male found near Hollister
The discovery of the skeletal remains of an adult male was reported to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday near Hollister.
Courthouse construction on schedule for year-end finish
Construction of the new San Benito County courthouse has been moving at a brisk pace on the lot at the corner of Monterey and Fourth streets. Judge Steven Sanders said last week the court staff members estimate the first proceedings will be held at the new courthouse location by the end of this year or early in 2014.
