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Fremont Peak rock climber falls off ledge, prompting rescue

November 28, 2011

A woman fell about 15 feet off a rock ledge at Fremont Peak on Friday afternoon, causing unknown injuries and prompting a rescue from local and state authorities, according to the San Benito County Sheriff's Office.

‘Broken sidewalk’ worries local couple

November 25, 2011

A local couple recently emailed the Pinnacle looking for some help with what they called a “broken sidewalk” in front of a building at 470 Tres Pinos Road in Hollister.

Riders injured when motorcycle hits deer on Highway 25

November 25, 2011

Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident involving a deer on Highway 25 near Pinnacles National Monument late Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol's online reporting database.

Small earthquake shakes San Juan Bautista

November 25, 2011

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake shook near San Juan Bautista late Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A Girl Scout’s golden opportunity

November 25, 2011

A small group of high school girls in San Benito County make the commitment to achieve the highest honor in the Girl Scout world each year – the Gold Award. To achieve the honor, Girl Scouts have to propose an idea that will have a long-lasting impact on their community and they need to be dedicated to completing the project by the October after graduating from high school.

Supervisors hope to streamline permit process

November 25, 2011

San Benito County planning officials presented an ordinance amending the San Benito County code pertaining to the life of use permits for commercial and industrial zones, and county supervisors adopted it at their recent meeting.

County department sets procedure to prevent late claims

November 25, 2011

San Benito County's Health and Human Services has put in place a procedure to make sure that claims for In-Home Support Services are filed in a timely manner after the State of California denied payment of claims dating back to 2007.

Downtown Hollister gears up for Lights On Celebration

November 25, 2011

The Hollister Downtown Association is gearing up for what could be the biggest Lights On event ever.

Former developer owes city $45K for barbed-wire fence

November 25, 2011

A former Gilroy developer who constructed a 9-foot-tall barbed wire fence around his home after he was savagely beaten in 2008 owes the City of Gilroy more than $45,000 in fees that started with a simple $200 citation for his out-of-code safety precaution.

Food Bank could give away 130K pounds for holidays

November 24, 2011

Robert Soto and his wife made a stop at Community Food Bank of San Benito County late last week. He has been coming to the food bank for about two years after being disabled with a foot injury.

Santa at the library

Rancho San Justo families enjoy Winter Wellness Wonderland

Around Town: Hollister restaurant hosts holiday pet event

State controller agrees to audit San Benito County

Tri-county town hall will discuss the arts’ role in state economy

Fremont Peak rock climber falls off ledge, prompting rescue

‘Broken sidewalk’ worries local couple

Riders injured when motorcycle hits deer on Highway 25

Small earthquake shakes San Juan Bautista

A Girl Scout’s golden opportunity

Supervisors hope to streamline permit process

County department sets procedure to prevent late claims

Downtown Hollister gears up for Lights On Celebration

Former developer owes city $45K for barbed-wire fence

Food Bank could give away 130K pounds for holidays

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