Construction resumes at Caltrans projects in San Benito County
The construction of a new four-lane expressway adjacent to Highway 156 in San Benito County continues this week, with work taking place behind K-rail barriers south of the highway’s current alignment.
Crews in the next two weeks will proceed with roadway excavation for underground construction,...
South Bay DA proposes ballot initiative to address gun violence in California
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Aug. 3 that he is sponsoring an “unprecedented” statewide ballot initiative that seeks to “transcend the bitter politics of gun control and save the lives of crime victims, the suicidal and children.”
If approved by voters, the...
Storm soaks San Benito County
The atmospheric river storm that drenched the Central Coast over the last few days dumped more than 2.5 inches of rainfall on San Benito County from Dec. 12-15, according to weather sources.
The only major damage or disturbance reported locally from the rainfall was a...
Hollister man arrested on suspicion of DUI, drug possession
Police arrested a Hollister man Monday on suspicion of DUI and possession of drugs after he was awoken from a slumber in the driver’s seat of his parked vehicle, according to authorities.
About 4:15pm Feb. 15, Hollister Police Officer James Robledo was dispatched to the...
County supes plead to governor for more Covid-19 vaccines
San Benito County is home to some of the most vulnerable residents when it comes to the health impact of Covid-19—specifically, Latinos and farmworkers—but has received fewer vaccine doses per capita than most other counties in California, according to a Feb. 11 letter from...
Hollister School District invites applicants for trustee vacancy
The Hollister School District is looking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees due to a resignation.
The district will interview and select a new trustee for Area 1 as a provisional appointment due to a trustee’s recent resignation.
The deadline to submit an...
Public health officials report two virus deaths, 02/01
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to decline but their latest newsletter reported two deaths.
On Feb. 1, the county reported its 53rd and 54th death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County. This is the...
Hollister announces new hours for animal shelter
Hollister Police Animal Care and Services will adjust the public hours of operation at the Hollister Animal Shelter, the police department announced Sept. 30. Beginning immediately, the shelter will be open to the public from 12-5pm, Monday through Friday.
The temporary adjustment is necessary due...
Supervisors hold off on placing tax measure on ballot
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on March 8 were unable to come to a consensus on whether or not to add a sales tax measure to the November ballot, requesting more information on the county’s finances.
Among the concerns during the public forum,...
State requires vaccination or testing for healthcare workers
State officials announced Monday that healthcare workers and state employees will now be required to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or get tested regularly if they cannot verify their vaccination status.
The requirement, which officials underscored is not a pure vaccination mandate, will take effect Aug....
