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.
Photo: Local CHP captain retires
The commander of the Hollister-Gilroy Area of the California Highway Patrol, Capt. Allen Stallman, has retired. There was a celebration of his distinguished career of over 25 years of service on Feb. 21 at the “Old City Hall” in Gilroy, according to an announcement from the CHP. A representative from Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s Office, Jaiver Gomez, was in attendance to present Stallman with an assembly resolution signed by Alejo and State Sen. Bill Monning. From the CHP’s Coastal Division, Chief Reggie Chappelle presented Stallman with his retirement certificate, and Assistant Chief Scott Howland presented him with his retired captain’s badge. He served as the commander of the Hollister-Gilroy CHP area for approximately two years. According to the CHP, under his command the Senior Volunteer program was implemented and the CHP has begun presenting the Age Well Drive Smart classes for Senior Drivers.
Hollister man suspected in burglary cases
Hollister police arrested a local man suspected in several burglary cases, according to the police department.
Search turns up bones near body site; investigation continues
Authorities are continuing to investigate the discovery of the skeletal remains of an adult male reported to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office last week near Hollister.
Treasurer accused of embezzling from Baler Band Booster Club
There has been yet another embezzlement case reported in San Benito County pertaining to a local nonprofit organization.
HPD’s Westrick named ‘chief of the year’
Hollister’s relatively new police chief has been named “police chief of the year” by the WeTip hotline used by the local agency, according to an announcement released this week from the Hollister Police Department.
Remains of adult male found near Hollister
The discovery of the skeletal remains of an adult male was reported to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday near Hollister.
