Local Scene: Academic honors
Shaffer earns bachelor’s degree
Brooke Shaffer, of Hollister, received a bachelor of science degree in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Alabama.
The university awarded more than 5,800 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies.
A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of...
Hollister Police investigate scammers posing as law enforcement
The Hollister Police Department is investigating reports that unknown people are posing as law enforcement and scamming elderly Hollister residents for large sums of money.
On March 17, Hollister Police officers received a report from an elderly resident that on the previous day, an unknown...
Calaveras/AAA celebrate ‘homecoming’ on first day of school
The first day of the new school year Aug. 17 at Calaveras Elementary and Accelerated Achievement Academy went exactly as the schools’ principals expected: full of joy, excitement and sense of community that the 700-student campus is known for.
Starting at about 7:45am—as soon as...
Local Scene: Women’s History Movie Night
Blair named to Dean’s List
DeAngelo E. Blair, of Hollister, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks “outstanding academic achievement” during the Fall 2022 semester, says a press release from the university.
Students must have a GPA of 3.8...
Hollywood comes to San Juan Bautista
Crew members and security staff are being tight-lipped about a major Hollywood production—featuring stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn—that is being filmed on location in downtown San Juan Bautista.
Shooting for the movie, currently known only as “BC Project,” began Feb. 25 and...
San Benito County Sheriff’s deputy accused of loaning firearm to teen in Gilroy
Authorities in two counties are investigating a San Benito County Sheriff’s deputy who is accused of providing a semiautomatic firearm to a teen in Gilroy, according to Sheriff Eric Taylor.
Deputy Ryan Miller allegedly loaned an AR15 rifle and ammunition to a 17-year-old high school...
County health officials tout Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11
San Benito County health officials this week hailed the recent approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children who are 5 to 11 years old.
“As a parent and a physician, I know that parents, caregivers, school staff, and children have been waiting for today’s...
Rivas leads effort to combat growing retail theft problem
Nearly four months after forming a bipartisan select committee and two hearings later, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced legislation Feb. 15 to combat shoplifting and organized retail theft—just beating a legislative deadline to introduce new bills.
The Hollister Democrat joined Democratic Assemblymembers Rick Zbur of...
A century in style
Catherine Milias Dabo turned 100 years old during the COVID-19 crisis, but the pandemic didn’t stop her from celebrating in style.
Hollister man accused of felony elder abuse
Hollister Police arrested a local man on suspicion of elder abuse, following an investigation spurred by the hospitalization of the suspect’s grandmother, authorities said.
On Dec. 10, Hollister Police received a report about an 83-year-old woman who had been admitted to an area hospital in...
