Sheriff’s office releases 2011 annual report
San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson presented the department's 2011 annual report at the May 8 county supervisors meeting in an attempt to stave off the elimination of 11 positions from his jurisdiction. The supervisors are set to discuss the layoffs at a future meeting.
‘Talking SBC’ podcast premiere: Guest is acting Police Chief David Westrick
The premiere of the podcast Talking San Benito County features host Marty Richman interviewing the interim police chief, David Westrick. The new police chief discusses his past in law enforcement and looks ahead to the future of the local force.
Letter: Councilman claims supervisor’s brother made threat over fire vote
Hollister City Councilman Doug Emerson submitted this letter to the editor. Look back for a story on the matter.
Multitude of change in June election
Polling places eliminated, districts change and voters get an open primary
Council OKs placing 5-year tax extension on ballot
Hollister City Council members on Monday unanimously voted in favor of placing a Measure T sales tax extension on the November ballot.
County board rejects fire contract with Hollister in 3-2 vote
San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a contract for fire services with the Hollister Fire Department.
Botelho reminded not to mention campaign in meetings
For the second time in recent weeks, San Benito County Board Chairman Jaime De La Cruz on Tuesday had to remind his colleague, Supervisor Anthony Botelho, to refrain from comments about his campaign for reelection while in the middle of a public meeting.
After stink, San Juan close to settling on dog-mess rules
Dog owners looking to avoid a potential legal mess will have to clean up after their pets on San Juan Bautista public property or face a fine if a watered-down version of an updated animal control ordinance is approved next month.
