Aromas students honor veterans at assembly
Several men dabbed their eyes as Dave Comrath, a seventh-grader at Aromas School, somberly concluded a poem written 30 years ago by a then-high school senior in Homestead, Fla.
Funeral set for Gavilan basketball player Gaines
The funeral service for Andrel Gaines, the 19-year-old Gavilan College basketball who died from injuries suffered in a Nov. 6 car accident, is scheduled for at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 in the gymnasium on Gavilan's campus, athletic director Ron Hannon told the Gilroy Dispatch on Wednesday.
Man accused of copper wire theft from PG&E
Hollister police on Monday morning arrested a man suspected of stealing copper wire from the Pacific Gas & Electric facility in Seventh Street.
CHP: Driver in Gaines crash not drunk
Gavilan College basketball player Billy Heard - Andrel Gaines' teammate - who was driving the car when back-to-back car wrecks sent six people to the hospital, was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accidents, according to a toxicology report obtained Monday by the Gilroy Dispatch.
County prepares to sue pot dispensary
The inevitable courtroom showdown between San Benito County and medical marijuana dispensary Purple Cross Rx is on the horizon, as county lawyers acknowledged this week that they will soon ask a judge to force the closure of the Bolsa Road nonprofit.
Local property owners face new rural fire fee
Rural San Benito County homeowners could pay up to $150 annually after a state board's recent approval of a fire fee to help offset budget cuts that are expected to affect Calfire's suppression efforts.
Hollister voters to decide if they want at-large mayor
The Hollister City Council on Monday agreed in a 3-2 vote to place a question on the June 2012 ballot whether voters want to elect an at-large mayor chosen by the entire electorate.
Police capture shooting suspect at Hollister home
Hollister police Monday night arrested the man - Humberto G. Sanchez - wanted in connection with a recent gunfire exchange on the west side.
Authorities suspect sale of heroin after searching home
County authorities on Friday morning arrested two suspects after serving a search warrant at a home in the 3000 block of Airline Highway, according to an announcement from the sheriff's office.
John Davis has the drive to run for president
As downtown Hollister found out Thursday afternoon, John Davis goes big.














