Gilroy woman charged in storming of Capitol
A Gilroy woman faces criminal charges in relation to her involvement in the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., according to authorities.
Mariposa Castro is accused of illegally entering the Capitol building during a demonstration supporting former President Donald Trump as...
What to know about California’s plan to reopen schools
By Jill Cowan, The New York Times
Almost exactly a year ago, on March 7, 2020, officials in the Elk Grove Unified School District—Northern California’s largest—announced that schools would close for a week in response to concerns that the novel, unknown coronavirus could spread like...
City seeks input on future of Hollister
The City of Hollister is asking the public for input on any potential policy options to incorporate into the General Plan Update in a series of online workshops in March and April. The city is also seeking input through an online survey.
The General Plan...
Hollister Police release video of Dec. 8 officer-involved shooting
The Hollister Police Department released 911 audio recordings and body-worn camera footage from two officers involved in the Dec. 8 shooting of Brandon Hill, who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening family members at their local home.
The video clips show a chaotic scene...
Jobless claims decline as coronavirus cases ease
By Patricia Cohen, @nytimes
New claims for unemployment fell last week, the government reported Thursday, the latest sign that the labor market’s recovery, however slow and unsteady, is continuing.
“The numbers look encouraging on the face of it,” said Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford...
Chaste Cupcake a true homegrown business
When Courtney Lopez was thinking of names for her cupcake business, she wanted something that was unique—but nothing too out there—while having some meaning behind it. She eventually settled on The Chaste Cupcake, which didn’t exactly win over some of her friends.
“Of course when...
Police: Man arrested for stolen car, drug possession
A suspect who was arrested last week for previously stealing a vehicle was found with “large quantities” of marijuana and other drugs that he was planning to sell illegally, according to Hollister Police.
On Feb. 5, Hollister Police responded to a report of a stolen...
State allows youth sports to resume
By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation
Outdoor youth sports will soon be allowed to resume in California counties that meet a threshold for coronavirus cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.
Outdoor sports like football and baseball will be allowed to resume as early as next...
Ag, food sector workers can register for Covid-19 vaccine in San Benito County
San Benito County residents who work in the agricultural and food industries can start signing up for Covid-19 vaccinations, but it might be a while before supplies are available for everyone who registers.
The county’s public health services department and the Grower Shipper Association of...
Believe to Achieve program inspires youth in SBC Juvenile Hall
Jose Torres has made a lot of costly mistakes in his life, none more reckless than an assault with a deadly weapon charge, for which he is currently serving a three-year probation sentence which includes payment for restitution. Released from San Benito County Juvenile...
