Owner of ravaged collection: ‘Now I have to start all over again’
Although the fire chief said indications point to an accidental cause for the recent downtown blaze destroying a historic building and artifacts inside the structure, the owner of the valuable collection still wants answers.
Deputies accuse brothers, cohort of holding stolen property
Sheriff’s deputies last week arrested a pair of brothers and another man on suspicion of possessing stolen property, after authorities had been called to a residence on an assault report.
Police Blotter: Disorderly conduct in downtown area
Read the latest blotter items provided by the Hollister Police Department.
Police accuse 2 in connection with Quik Stop beer theft
Police recently arrested two residents after connecting them to a beer theft at a Quik Stop Market.
Fire destroys downtown office building, antique collection
A fire Friday night destroyed the Ridgemark Realty building that also housed a valuable collection of antiques.
Police to crack down on drivers for texting
For a period in April, law enforcement officers plan to “crack down” on drivers who text while driving, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.
With courthouse open, county accepts $100K for new bailiffs
While the courthouse finally opened for business Monday, county supervisors on Tuesday agreed to accept the local court agency’s one-time contribution of $100,000 for extra security personnel needed at the new facility.
Hollister teen dies in drowning off Santa Cruz beach
A Hollister teen was declared dead Sunday evening after he slipped off rocks and fell into the water off Panther Beach in Santa Cruz, according to authorities.
Police allege father let unlicensed son drive for ice cream
Hollister police Sunday arrested a Hollister man on suspicion of child endangerment following a hit-and-run wreck in the city when police realized the suspect had allowed his unlicensed son drive on an errand.

















