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Hollister Police arrested an 18-year-old local man for possession of drugs and a firearm after he attempted to sneak away from an officer who noticed him driving in a suspicious manner, according to authorities.

Anyone who thinks their vehicle was struck by an object on SR-152 in this area and during the specified time frame is asked to file a police report with the CHP office, if they have not already done so, authorities urged.

Hollister police last week arrested a man on suspicion of numerous charges, including illegal possession of a firearm. About 10:26pm Feb. 27, two Hollister officers were on patrol in the area of Sally and Hawkins streets when they saw a dark-colored BMW drive through an...

Mayor Ignacio Velazquez sent a letter “as a private citizen” to the Hollister Planning Commission raising new, personal objections to plans to develop the 400 block of San Benito Street. The mayor—forced to recuse himself from all discussion and action on the controversial project because...

The San Benito High School Board of Trustees recently approved new courses in engineering, game simulation, environmental studies, Spanish, drama improvisation and yoga, according to district staff. “Each year the district takes a look at courses and course offerings within our course catalog,” said Elaine...

Gov. Gavin Newsom late on Tuesday, March 5 signed into law Senate Bill 126, which ensures that all corporate charter schools are held to the same transparency and accountability standards as neighborhood public schools. During the debate on the Senate bill and several still-pending Assembly...

Every small town should have a home away from home. A place where friends meet, delight in a pastry or cup of coffee, and take in the chatter of the town. And one preferably smelling of freshly baked-bread, straight out of the oven. In San...

Blink, and you may miss it. Stop and go inside—and you won’t forget it. Natural Wonders in San Juan Bautista is a hidden treasure of sorts; a deli and health food store rolled into one. Customers who stop by the establishment located at 215 Third...

Suspects accused of violating court order, obstruction Hollister police recently arrested two local men—including one who had a loaded handgun—on suspicion of violating a restraining order and obstructing officers, according to authorities. About 10:20pm Feb. 18, officers were dispatched to a home on the 800 block...

Hollister residents demanded a plan for the city’s growth in November 2018 when they went to the ballot box, electing self-proclaimed “smart growth” candidates. Mayor Ignacio Velazquez won his re-election after promising a plan for growth, but state officials have put the brakes on a...