Police activity ticks up over biker rally weekend
Police reported a slight increase in law enforcement activity compared with prior years during the Hollister Freedom Rally weekend Friday through Sunday.
Sheriff’s office releases biker rally stats
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday released statistics from the Hollister Freedom Rally weekend. The Hollister Police Department expects to release statistics as well.
Updated: Suspect in fireworks case had bail set at $65k
The suspect arrested on suspicion of causing injuries with illegal fireworks Saturday night had bail set at $65,000 and paid the amount for a release, according to a jail official.
Police chief reports crime down at biker rally
Although police officials don’t quite have official crime statistics compiled for the biker rally weekend, the chief said criminal activity was down at the 2015 event ending Sunday.
Police release suspect ID in fireworks incident
Hollister police Sunday identified Shawn G. Bourdet as the suspect arrested after Saturday night's illegal fireworks incident that resulted in injuries to five children, one in critical condition.
Children injured when illegal fireworks hit crowd in Hollister
Illegal fireworks flew into a crowd Saturday night in a residential area of Hollister and injured five juveniles ages 12 and under, a fire department official confirmed.
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.
Police Chief: Day one of biker rally ‘went well’
Hollister Police Chief David Westrick on Saturday morning reported there were no major incidents at the biker rally on opening day.
CHP stresses road safety entering July 4 weekend
In preparation for the Hollister Freedom Rally, the California Highway Patrol is launching a motorcycle safety campaign during this year’s Independence Day weekend.
Wildfire sparks near highway interchange
A 40-acre wildfire that sparked Tuesday afternoon in a canyon just south of the U.S. 101 and Highway 25 interchange sent smoke billowing throughout the Garlic Capital.
