Police recover pot marked ‘Purple Cross’ from school playground
Hollister police on Monday found marijuana in a baggie marked “Purple Cross” – which is the local pot dispensary – which had been recovered at an R.O. Harden Elementary School playground, according to a statement.
Mayor submits petition to thwart 400 block plans
In a bid to keep downtown Hollister’s last patch of open space from becoming condos and offices, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez submitted a petition to city hall on Tuesday that would stop the development of the 400 block of San Benito Street.
Velazquez turned into the...
Hotel reserves 88 rooms in Hollister
Fairfield Inn plans four-story Gateway Drive project by Tiffany
City manager gives update on city
In the view of City Manager Bill Avera, the City of Hollister is “in good shape.”
Avera reported on economic condition of the city at a recent San Benito County Chamber of Commerce lunch event billed as a “state of the city” report.
Avera said he...
Police: Suspect pulls handgun on officers during scuffle
Police and sheriff's deputies arrested a wanted Hollister man earlier this week after a scuffle ensued at a Valley View Road apartment complex laundry room and the suspect pulled out a handgun, while the incident resulted in minor injuries for some involved.
Bus ad plan scrapped with no outside interest
A plan to hire a firm to coordinate advertising on County
