Improperly returned ballots spurred investigation into District 5 race
An election scandal that has grown to include allegations of an
Witnesses in probe get conflicting calls from DA’s Office within hours
Witnesses in a criminal grand jury probe of the District 5
Election confilct timeline
- March 2, Election Day: Supervisor Bob Cruz takes a 25-vote lead over challenger Jaime De La Cruz
Police Blotter 5/19
CAR/BICYCLIST ACCIDENT: A juvenile riding his bike westbound on Park Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday, who Hollister police believe was being chased by students of Rancho San Justo Middle School, struck the right side of a 1998 Chevy Suburban on San Benito Street and suffered minor cuts, scrapes and bruises. Police are not sure who was chasing the juvenile but the incident is being investigated.
Police Blotter 5/18
ILLEGAL WEAPON POSSESSION: Greg Fred Larios Jr., 20, of 641 Riviera Drive in Hollister was arrested by San Benito County Sheriff's deputies on the corner of Line Street and Nash Road for illegal possession of a knife, a felony, and underage drinking, a misdemeanor, at 10:45 p.m. Friday.
Blotter 5/13
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Juan Martinez, 22, of 595 South St. in Hollister, was arrested by Hollister police on the 100 block of East Street for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level over .08 at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday.
Police Blotter 5/11
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Juan Garrido, 23, of 1101 East Ventura Blvd. in Oxnard, was arrested by Hollister police for driving under the influence, a misdemeanor, at East and South streets at 12:20 a.m. Sunday.
