Hollister PD captures suspected catalytic converter thieves
The Hollister Police Department has captured a trio of out-of-town catalytic converter bandits thanks to a phone call tip from a nearby concerned resident, according to authorities.
The police issued a press release on Dec. 10 announcing that 29-year old Rafael Lazaro, Fernando Esparza, 37,...
Top Hatters, Community Food Bank of San Benito feed the hungry
Nancy Frusetta and the Community Food Bank of San Benito staff heard the unmistakable rumble of motorcycles from a distance.
It was sweet music to their ears as the Top Hatters were arriving to drop off a truckload of donations they had just received from...
Downtown Hollister businesses hit hard due to stay-at-home order
The City of Hollister came up with the idea to allow business owners to keep their places open under all of the state’s Covid-19 guidelines with the help of building new outdoor parklets along San Benito Street.
But any plans to utilize the outdoor spaces...
Despite surge, Hazel Hawkins still admitting patients
Even though Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is at 100 percent capacity, medical staff said the facility is still open to treat patients during the “double-headed surge.”
Hollister cracks down on unmasked
The City of Hollister has been cracking down on its face mask ordinance, issuing fines and citations for those flouting the rules in public places.
City Development Services director Bryan Swanson on Dec. 7 provided an update during the city council meeting on the face...
Police shooting leaves Hollister man in the hospital
The Hollister Police Department is reporting that two police officers have been placed on paid administrative leave after they were involved in a shooting that sent a man to the hospital.
The police issued a press release on Dec. 8 saying that one of the...
Bourdet’s Christmas Tree Farm offers wide variety in Hollister
The Bourdet’s Christmas Tree Farm in Hollister has been a busy spot for the past couple of weeks as holiday enthusiasts are looking for the perfect tree for their home or office.
Normally the second weekend of December is the biggest weekend for tree hunting,...
Public health officials report 19th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases continuing to rise in the county including another death in their latest newsletter.
As of Dec. 7, county officials reported a 19th death and 2,177 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus...
City business owners receive extra CARES Act funding
Local officials allocated CARES Act funding to support small businesses in the City of Hollister that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The city council held a special meeting on Dec. 5 to pass a resolution for one-time funding of $50,000 to help up...
State orders San Benito to ‘stay home’ as hospitals reach capacities
The state of California has announced a regional stay-at-home order in the San Joaquin Valley region—which includes San Benito County—due to the declining availability of hospital beds that may be needed to treat the growing surge of Covid-19 patients.
