Board urged to contract with Hollister, nix Calfire
The county’s nearly 60-year relationship with Calfire could be going down in flames Tuesday.
POTW: Janet
Janet is a 1-year-old cat who has been spayed. She is sweet, playful, loves to be held and is good with children and other cats. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August and is ready to be adopted. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.
Police allege use of handgun in vehicle pursuit
Hollister police Sunday arrested a 19-year-old Hollister man and alleged the driver had been pursuing another vehicle while pointing a handgun at its occupants, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Plant fire contained to pile of shredded rubber
A fire started early Thursday morning at West Coast Rubber Recycling, but was contained to the pile of material where it started, the fire chief said.
Red Phone: Callers are steamed over street conditions
Callers to the Red Phone lately have alley fever. After the City of Hollister Public Works Department recently addressed shoddy street conditions on two other alleys – Browns and Wentz alleys – another caller this week offered a brief description of her displeasure with three local roadways: Smith Alley, Washington Street, and Monterey Street near St Luke’s Episcopal Church.
Tow-scam case heads to court Monday
After nearly two years of delays, the case against a tow truck operator facing a sentence of up to 177 years in prison for scores of felony counts stemming from an alleged towing scam will go to preliminary hearing Monday.
