Updated: Coroner IDs crash victim reported missing Jan. 1
A 68-year-old Aromas man died in a solo car crash Saturday, three days after being reported as a missing adult, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police Blotter: Burglaries reported after the holidays
See what happened in the Hollister police blotter over the past week.
Updated: Aromas man killed in crash days after being reported missing
A 68-year-old Aromas man died in a solo car crash Saturday, three days after being reported as a missing adult, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hollister police ID wanted suspect in October homicide
Hollister police have identified a wanted suspect in the October homicide of 28-year-old Michael Cortez on East Street.
Police department appoints lieutenant
The Hollister Police Department has announced the appointment of its newest lieutenant, former Sgt. Eric Olson.
Police arrest suspects on gun charges after report of possible fight
Police on Dec. 30 arrested two suspects on weapons charges after a citizen alerted authorities to a looming fight among several people, one of whom displayed a handgun, according to a police statement.
Calfire suspends open burning in county
Calfire has suspended open burning in San Benito County due to an increased fire threat, according to a statement from the state agency.
Justice is served with modern touch at new courthouse
On a recent afternoon, San Benito County Superior Court Judge Steven Sanders gave the Free Lance a tour of the brand-new courthouse, slated for completion in the coming weeks.
Firefighters were busy Christmas Eve
Hollister firefighters responded to three fire calls in a span of an hour and 15 minutes the night of Christmas Eve, with the most serious blaze doing about $50,000 in damage to a roof and attic.
