FBI finds Garlic Festival killer’s target list
The FBI is investigating the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting as a domestic terrorism incident.
In making the announcement in Gilroy
Aug. 6, authorities said Santino William Legan went to the event July 28
with more than 200 rounds of ammunition, and the killer had compiled...
Public health officials report 13th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting another death due to Covid-19, causing the death count to jump a second time this week.
As of Oct. 7, county officials reported a 13th death and 1,372 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county....
Gas prices hit record highs as demand remains strong
California's average price for a gallon of gasoline is the highest in the United States, with Santa Clara County among the most expensive in the state, according to the Automobile Association of America.
As of March 8, the average price for regular gas in California...
Great grads: Mia Villegas’ passion for school, people go a long way for purposeful achievement
For the longest time, Mia Villegas planned on being a nurse. But upon reflection, the incoming UC Davis freshman figured if it was going to take her four years to graduate from college with a nursing degree, what’s six more years of schooling to...
Authorities rescue neglected exotic pet bird
Rocky’s health vastly improved in the immediate weeks following his departure from his previous owner, police said.
Morales leads in Hollister District 3 council ballot count
With more than 200 ballots left to count, Dolores Morales leads the vote tally for the Hollister City Council District 3 special election by 88 votes.
The polls closed at 8pm Nov. 2, and elections officials counted and posted the first results (872 ballots) shortly...
Seryna Esparza’s grit, work ethic results in signing with D1 program Coppin State
Seryna Esparza had to wait a long time before college softball programs started showing her some attention.
That puzzled Hollister High coach Andrew Barragan, who would’ve fast tracked Esparza’s recruiting process and told anyone who was willing to listen they would be getting an absolute...
Drought update: Long-term supplies uncertain
The rainy winter has been good for reservoir levels and surface water supplies, but a number of important factors remain unknown before authorities are willing to declare an end to the statewide drought.
These factors include San Benito County’s pending allocation of imported water from...
Special Olympics honors SBHS
For the second year in a row, San Benito High School was recognized as a Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics of Northern California for the 2018-19 school year and is expected to earn the designation for a third straight time this year...
