Standoff north of Hollister ends with no major injuries
Police and sheriff’s deputies on Monday arrested a shooting suspect after a tense six-hour standoff on Churchill Road that could have ended in tragedy, according to authorities.
About 5:45pm Sept. 7, San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies received a call from a male resident on the...
San Benito County adopts state’s updated Covid-19 guidelines
More than three years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, San Benito County Health & Human Services Agency and Public Health Services are adopting the California Department of Public Health’s updated guidelines—including reduced isolation and quarantine for infected people and the elimination of all public...
‘Pride and reflection’
Local residents and visitors of all ages enjoyed a light breeze and mild temperatures as they celebrated San Benito County’s 150th anniversary on July 27.
The celebration took place at the San Benito Historical Park in Tres Pinos, and featured live entertainment, roving artists (including...
Residents can cash in on free state park admission
A swipe of a library card is enough for Californians to venture into the great outdoors for free.
On Jan. 31, California State Parks representatives encouraged Californians to take advantage of multiple ways to visit state parks for free, including utilizing the California State Parks...
State approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water
In a milestone for creating a major new source of drinking water, California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water supplies delivered to homes and businesses.
The State Water Resources Control Board, in a unanimous vote Dec. 19, outlined for the...
Hollister man arrested on drug, ammo charges
During a traffic stop, police arrested a man on a bicycle on suspicion of drug offenses, possession of ammunition and other crimes, Hollister Police said.
About 12:31am May 31, Hollister Police Officer Chiyanne Schneider was on patrol in the area of Monterey and B streets...
Covid-19 vaccine boosters available in San Benito County
Covid-19 vaccine boosters are available to all adults 18 years and older who qualify based on the timing of their previous doses of the vaccine, according to San Benito County health officials.
Anyone in a higher-risk group—including seniors 65 and older, people with underlying medical...
California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends
Food insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Dec. 12.
“Families are buying less food,” said May...
Rick Perez snatches city council seat for District 1
Rick Perez says he had no real special interests for himself going into this year’s race for the Hollister Council District 1 seat except for one.
“My interests are for the people,” he said after seeing initial results of the election posted Tuesday night. “My...
Hollister council delays vote on use of ARPA funds
Hollister officials have yet to approve a spending plan for more than $9.7 million in federal Covid-19 relief funds, as city council members disagree on how much of the money should be used for extra “hero” or hazard pay for essential city employees who...
