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A man accused of sexually assaulting a victim in downtown Hollister last year was arrested in Santa Clara County earlier this month, according to authorities. The suspect, Cory Daugherty, was transported to the San Benito County Jail. He was arraigned March 6 at the courthouse...

San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies last week started using body-worn cameras both out in the field and in the county jail, according to authorities. The sheriff’s office is also in the process of installing a “new, comprehensive system for audio and video recording of our...

The long-anticipated wait for flying cars may soon be over, and Hollister may find its place as a modern-day Kitty Hawk in the annals of modern aviation as the birthplace of the first personal aviation craft. On Monday Google co-founder Larry Page began to...

After five years of work, electricity consumers in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties this month began receiving lower cost, “cleaner” electric power. The Monterey Bay Community Power agency began delivering power to business and commercial customers March 1. Residential customers will be connected...

It took some time, but the Roberts Ranch Subdivision, a project that will include 192-single family homes and 14 multiple-unit family homes was approved on Feb. 21 by the Hollister City Council. After four years of developmental wrangling with the city, the final obstacle that...

Attention all budding Elon Musk and Steve Jobs in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties: Applications to enter Startup Challenge Monterey Bay, a competition for entrepreneurs are due by midnight, Monday March 12. Startup Challenge Monterey Bay is regional new business competition organized by...

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a prior scam that has resurfaced. In the scam phone call, the callers identify themselves as a deputy with the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. The callers then claim the victim is supposed to report to...

The 14th annual Baler Education Foundation Fame Fest will take place from 11am to 3pm March 17 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The 2018 inductee class to be honored at the luncheon buffet are: Therese Anne Burke, Michael Sullens, Bill Johnson, Kip Allen Ward,...

If you ever wanted to kiss the Blarney Stone or stand overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce will present that chance later this year. The local chamber of commerce is hosting the Shades of...

Christin Burda is not your average flower girl. Instead of showering petals before glowing brides, Christin prefers a more productive role in creating the perfect wedding—but one behind the scenes. And one that quite literally can save the day. As an event coordinator who offers clients “packages”...