Hollister residents join nationwide protests against ICE tactics
Days after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, Californians across the state took to the streets to voice their opposition against federal immigration enforcement tactics and President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
Over the weekend thousands...
Six arrested in relation to Hollister collision, shooting
Local authorities arrested several people—including four juveniles—for gun-related offenses and are seeking information on possible additional suspects in relation to a collision, followed by a shooting, that occurred June 1 in Hollister, according to police.
About 8pm, police were dispatched to the 1000 block of...
Supervisors reject mask citation ordinance
San Benito County residents will not be fined for failing to wear face coverings in public after the board of supervisors failed to agree on a plan that would work for local residents and beyond.
The board on Aug. 18 came to a 2-2 vote...
Hollister woman named California Mother of the Year
Hollister’s Jenny Cullumber—who has welcomed foster children, exchange students and other youth into her life over the years—was named the 2023 California Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc.
Cullumber, along with honorees from across the United States, will be recognized during the 88th...
Upcoming Union Rd. closure brings anxiety
SB County official says the planned closure is ‘poorly thought out’
Local Scene: Call for San Benito artists
Call for artists
The San Benito County Arts Council this week announced a call for artists for their upcoming fall exhibition, “Soul Searching: An Exploration of Portrait Art.” The exhibition aims to showcase the diverse and dynamic portrait works by local and regional artists, across...
Police chief promotes peace, safety at June 6 protest
Hollister Interim Police Chief Carlos Reynoso sent out a statement reassuring local residents that organizers of a June 6 protest in the city’s downtown plan to keep it peaceful.
San Mateo woman dies in traffic crash in Gilroy
A San Mateo woman died in a collision with a big-rig on Highway 152 in Gilroy on Dec. 9, according to authorities.
About 3:15pm, the California Highway Patrol received reports of a traffic crash on State Route 152, west of State Route 156 in Gilroy....
Gilroy Police investigate pedestrian death in hit and run
A pedestrian was fatally injured by a hit-and-run driver near downtown Gilroy, police said June 1.
Officers who responded to a 911 call about 10:50pm May 31 in the area of First Street and Eigleberry Street found a man with major injuries in the roadway,...
County to require face masks
San Benito County officials are preparing an order that will require local residents to wear face coverings when they need to go out in public in order to continue to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
