Police Blotter: Robbery, theft, burglary, embezzlement in Hollister
Read the latest items from the Hollister Police Department.
Police blotter: Suspect arrested after giving a false name
A 46-year-old Hollister man was stopped for a traffic violation
County fair kick-off dinner set for Sept. 17
The San Benito County Fair will host the annual pre-fair
LULAC announces new officers
The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 2890 of San Benito County elected new officers to serve during the 2015 office term, according to an announcement from LULAC.
The new officers include President Cesar Flores; Vice President Parveen Sharma; Treasurer Vince Luna; and Secretary Ruth Hermosillo
According to the LULAC press release:
San Benito County LULAC was formed on October 17, 1987 and is focused on education, civil rights, justice and equality for all. SBC LULAC is well known throughout the nation because of the work this council has done for almost 30 years with youth advocacy, education and leadership programs.
Meetings are held at the YMCA, first Saturday of the month, everyone is invited to attend and join LULAC.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of Latinos through community-based programs operating at more than 1100 LULAC councils nationwide.
Gilroy mural repainted and restored
Artist Gianni Martino, a resident of Italy who first painted the Fifth Street mural 20 years ago, returned to Gilroy in October to restore his original work of art. Gianni and his assistant, Mauro, completed the work Oct. 18. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invited the community to join in celebrating the refurbishment of this downtown icon and to give thanks to the artists for their efforts.
Nominations open for San Benito Veteran of the Year
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), in collaboration with VFW Post 9242, this week announced that nominations for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award are open. The award will be presented during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, which...
