Coroner releases cause of death in Fairview Road fatality
The 20-year-old victim in a Jan. 28 fatal accident and fire on Fairview Road died of blunt-force trauma, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office said Thursday.
Police blotter: Car left running, stolen from residence
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Police allege local man tried to break into apartment building
Hollister police early Sunday arrested a local man suspected of trying to break into an apartment building and possessing drug paraphernalia, according to a statement from Hollister police.
Former GHS teacher to serve 1 year for sex crimes
The former Gilroy High School math teacher who pleaded no contest to four counts of sex crimes with a girl half his age will serve one year in county jail.
CHP reminds bikers to stay safe
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an important event that aims to increase awareness of motorcyclists at a time of the year when large numbers of riders are taking to California's streets, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol.
DUI checkpoint to target Renaissance Faire
As part of the "Avoid the 20" campaign, the California Highway Patrol is conducting a DUI checkpoint Saturday night in the Hollister area.
Wild fire contained in eastern San Benito County
A wild fire started in eastern San Benito County at about 5 p.m.