Local farm products target of Chinese tariffs
The announcement this week from China that it intends to impose retaliatory tariffs on 128 U.S. products sent shock waves across U.S. agriculture, especially in California.
Among the Chinese targets are some of the biggest money crops in San Benito County and southern Santa Clara...
No charges in fentanyl death
Law enforcement authorities have released a Hollister teen who had been accused earlier this year of supplying another young man with a potent opioid that resulted in an overdose death.
San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper said the case of Daniel Ray Cadena, 18,...
Westrick brings new ideas from FBI
While he was in Quanitco, Va. for the prestigious 10-week FBI National Academy, Hollister Police Chief David Westrick gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise that he is eager to put to good use at the local department.
Westrick graduated from the 271st session of...
New shopping center fuels optimism
At a meeting of the Hollister City Council earlier this month, the council approved some of the final details regarding a new 130,000-square-foot near Highway 25 and McCray Street. The developer, Hawkins Corporations Commercial Developments, an Idaho-based developer, may break ground on Hollister Farms...
Skies clear for crafts
Crowds braved the rains Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25 to attend this year’s San Juan Spring Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown San Juan Bautista.
The two-day event, held along Third Street, boasted more than 150 arts and craft exhibitors, a kids corner...
Dabo case returns to police for next steps
Hollister police this week revealed they have reopened their criminal investigation of MitchelI Dabo in connection with his actions as trustee for the Matulich Charitable Trust.
“When there is a development, I am sure the District Attorney will advise,” he said. “For now we don’t...
Father faces multiple counts in DUI death
A Hollister man accused of killing one of his sons and seriously injuring another in a drunken driving accident faces a long list of charges in connection with the Feb. 25 collision.
The San Benito County District Attorney’s Office charged Jesus Mora, 30, of Hollister,...
City moves to allow more home buildings
The Hollister City Council still awaits clearance from the State of California to ensure that a new growth management program adopted earlier this year will not conflict with rules set by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
To ensure that the city will...
San Benito honors Guatamalan student
San Benito High School senior Rolando Pablo Lorenzo was named as one of four area finalists for the “Every Student Succeeding” award program presented by the Association of California School Administrators.
Lorenzo came to the United States on his own from Guatemala at age 14...
County schools upgrade internet speeds with grant money
Schools throughout San Benito County have improved internet capabilites thanks to funds received through the Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant.
In the 2015-2016 school year, the state budgeted $50 million for network infrastructure improvement for schools and districts, which were selected through an application process reviewed...
