Judge sentences former Baler group treasurer for embezzling
A judge Thursday sentenced the former treasurer of the Baler Band Booster Club after she had pleaded no contest in an embezzlement case, according to court records.
Ex-Boy Scouts leader set to appear in court
The Hollister man and former Boy Scouts leader suspected of sexually assaulting two juvenile teenagers between 2002 and 2005 has his latest hearing scheduled for next week.
Police to temporarily reduce hours
The local police department has a backlog of work due to short staffing on positions that process many of the agency's reports, so it is temporarily reducing office hours, according to a statement.
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.
