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.
Suspect arrested after PD search with drone
Hollister Police used a drone to locate and arrest a man who tried to evade officers by hiding on the roof of a local apartment complex, authorities said.
About 1am Jan. 2, a Hollister Police officer was on patrol when he noticed a man riding...
California will stiffen theft penalties in 2025
Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.
Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes...
Local officials address immigration enforcement concerns
Amid fears and recent reports of federal immigration authorities targeting undocumented immigrants in local communities, law enforcement leaders and public officials throughout the South Valley have attempted to reassure their communities that residents are safe from local action.
Sheriffs throughout California have pledged to support...
New state law keeps medical debt off credit report
‘Everyday people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they can’t pay off. That debt can hurt people’s credit scores, resulting in long-term financial burdens.
Starting Jan. 1, a new state...