Hollister man arrested on suspicion of stabbing two family members
A Hollister man was arrested after he stabbed two family members, attempting to kill one of the victims, according to police.
About 10:38am Aug. 12, Hollister Police responded to a call reporting a disturbance at a home on the 400 block of Starling Lane, according...
Hospital to re-implement Covid-19 precautions
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister has re-implemented protective measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 cases within the community.
“While we understand that some of these measures may be an inconvenience, our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our patients,...
County to host ‘White Flag’ tribute to locals who died with Covid-19
San Benito County officials will pay tribute to local residents who died from Covid-19 with a “White Flag” ceremony on Sept. 24.
The tribute will take place 11am in front of the county administration office, located at 481 Fourth Street.
County officials will place one white...
Census: San Benito one of fastest-growing counties in CA
San Benito was one of the three fastest-growing counties in California over the past decade, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released on Aug. 12.
The county’s total population as of April 1, 2020, was 64,209, according to the Census data. That’s a 16.2% jump...
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HDA executive director exiting role
Hollister Downtown Association Executive Director Corey Shaffer plans to resign from the organization in the coming months, she announced recently.
In the organization’s Aug. 3 newsletter, Shaffer said her plan is to slow down and spend more time with family and...
State to require all K-12 teachers to get vaccinated or test weekly
K-12 teachers across California will be required to prove their full vaccination status against Covid-19 by mid-October or be subject to weekly testing, state officials announced Wednesday.
The requirement via public health order from the California Department of Public Health will take effect Thursday, according...
Local tech manufacturer expands in Hollister and beyond
The seemingly non-stop growth of the international high tech industry has been a boon for Hollister-based Royal Circuit Solutions, which is on a “hiring spree” after merging with a southern California company in an ongoing effort to expand the local manufacturer’s printed circuit board...
Police arrest 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder
A 19-year-old Hollister man shot a victim during an argument Sunday night, and police arrested the shooter on suspicion of attempted murder, according to authorities.
At 10:24pm Aug. 8, Hollister Police responded to a call of shots fired on Circle Court, reads a press release...
San Benito County mulls vaccine requirement for employees
San Benito County employees could be required to receive the Covid-19 vaccine or get tested twice a week.
The board of supervisors voted 3-1 to direct staff to draft a policy that is scheduled to be considered on Aug. 24. Supervisor Peter Hernandez dissented.
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Hollister man, woman die in motorcycle crash
UPDATE AUG. 10:
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office identified the victims as Timothy Chisholm and Casey Lea Stephens.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
A man and a woman from Hollister died in a crash involving their motorcycle Saturday afternoon on Hecker Pass Road in Watsonville.
Alyssa Gutierrez, public information officer...
