Child injured in alleged DUI crash
An impaired woman was arrested after she fought with family members, fled the scene with her 3-year-old son and crashed her vehicle into a parked car, according to police.
SBHS nixes letter grades for spring semester
Students will now end each class with a Pass, Pass with Distinction or Incomplete mark.
Woman arrested for DUI after Hollister crash
Police arrested a Gilroy woman after she led officers and sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Hollister, according to authorities.
County: Resist the urge to leave home Easter weekend
This Easter weekend, though, San Benito County authorities are strongly urging residents to stay home as the health officer’s shelter-at-home order remains in effect.
Local company makes face shields for hospital
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) received 16 frames and 75 face shields, courtesy of the PacSci EMC Engineers in Hollister. The shields are being used by hospital staff amidst a shortage of personal protection equipment during the COVID-19 crisis.
A century in style
Catherine Milias Dabo turned 100 years old during the COVID-19 crisis, but the pandemic didn’t stop her from celebrating in style.
Authorities shut down non-essential businesses
Local authorities have responded to and investigated numerous complaints of non-essential businesses staying open during the COVID-19 shelter-at-home order.
Cloth masks now advised in public
County officials this week offered residents some detailed advice on how to wear, acquire or even fashion their own cloth face coverings.
Supervisors approve commercial rezoning
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a commercial zoning change for the Betabel property along Highway 101 in San Juan Bautista on April 7.
The board voted 4-1, with Supervisor Jaime De la Cruz dissenting.
Betabel property owner Thomas John McDowell and Victoria McDowell...
County reports second coronavirus death
The patient was a woman in her 80s who had several underlying health conditions, according to San Benito County staff.