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San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who allegedly strangled a child to death in San Juan Bautista, authorities said.  Shortly after midnight on June 7, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a call reporting a “baby not breathing” on the 100 block of The...

The June 2 measure to remove San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez from office has narrowed with an updated ballot count over the weekend, with “yes” ahead by just nine votes. According to the latest results posted by the registrar of voters office about 7pm...

With more than 5,500 ballots left to count, the June 2 ballot measure to remove San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez from office still holds a narrow lead. According to updated election results posted by the registrar of voters’ office Thursday night, “yes” votes number...

Hollister Police seized more than 2,100 illegal flavored tobacco products from a downtown smoke shop during a recent enforcement operation. The inspection—conducted by Hollister PD and city code enforcement officials—took place May 29 at Green Rush Smoke Shop on the 700 block of San Benito...

Gavilan College has been awarded $1.9 million to expand its nursing program and help address regional healthcare workforce needs. The funds were awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant, says a press release from Gavilan College. The funding will support...

A vegetation fire spread to vehicles and scraps at a property on San Juan Road in Hollister June 1, according to authorities.  The Hollister Fire Department responded to the blaze at 2120 San Juan Road about 6:25pm. Fire Chief Jonathan Goulding said they received conflicting...

The all volunteer San Benito County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Mounted Unit took their horses for a training session in preparation for the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo Downtown Parade scheduled for 11am June 20. From left to right are J.D....

San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez is on the verge of being recalled, with “yes” votes narrowly leading the tally in response to the ballot question in the June 2 election.  In other local races on the statewide primary ballot, other incumbents built...

Two suspects recently vandalized data-collecting robots deployed onto public streets by the City of Hollister to help officials improve pedestrian safety, authorities said.  Hollister Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspects, and released photos of both May 28 incidents. The photos were...

Gavilan College awarded a total of 2,062 associate degrees and certificates to members of the Class of 2026. The commencement ceremony took place May 22 at the college’s Gilroy campus.  Members of the graduating class represent Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Juan Bautista...