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January 20, 2026

Police Blotter: Burglary, stalking, attempted carjacking reported

Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.

Chief ‘frustrated’ by case with wanted suspect, missing woman

Police Chief David Westrick this week said a homicide case involving a wanted suspect and missing woman is particularly frustrating.

Hollister council OKs funds for traffic officer, urges fee hike

The Hollister council Monday approved an item urging the county board to OK increasing local vehicle fees to pay for a traffic enforcement officer.

Police Blotter: Burglaries, vandalism reported

Read the latest items from the Hollister Police Department.

Police Blotter: String of burglaries reported

Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.

Police to weigh traffic officer role after citation decline

The Hollister Police Department is asking for the council's direction on the possible funding of a traffic officer with money provided through an assembly bill.

Updated: Hollister fire chief placed on leave

Hollister officials last week placed Fire Chief Mike O'Connor on administrative leave due to an undisclosed personnel matter in the department, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez confirmed.

New emergency notification system set up in county

San Benito County has entered into an agreement along with Santa Cruz County for a CodeRED emergency notification system, according to an announcement from the Hollister Police Department. 

Police recover stolen car near Garlic Shoppe

The Gilroy Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle during a stop in front of the Garlic Shoppe located just off Highway 101 today.

Updated: Authorities ID two Hollister men killed in suspected DUI wreck

Two Hollister residents were killed in a solo vehicle accident early Friday morning, and the driver who survived with major injuries was suspected of drunk driving, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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