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Current Monterey County Supervisor and former Watsonville Mayor Luis Alejo announced Monday his decision not to run for State Senate. Instead, Alejo has decided to focus on the pressing needs facing Monterey County. “Over the last year, I have really grown into my new job...

The Hollister Police Department is proud to share the news of the graduation of Sergeant Rosie Betanio from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. The Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute is a program designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership, and ethical decision-making in California law...

The Hollister Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating a sexual assault suspect from an incident that occurred in October 2017. In late 2017, a victim checked themselves into Hazel Hawkins Hospital and reported that they were sexually assaulted in downtown Hollister. Police detectives...

The Hollister City Council held a first reading of a proposed growth management program Tuesday that could cap the construction of single-family residential housing to 244 units annually. Affordable housing, senior housing, secondary or accessory units, special needs housing, and rentals would all be exempt...

The Hollister City Council chose Tuesday night not to revisit a former medical cannabis business applicant after the owner asked for another chance. Additionally, two appeal hearings for California Finest and LLXP Corporation were pushed to the next council meeting on February 5. Eric Hecht,...

San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper said this week she has assigned a forensic accountant to look at evidence of possible criminal wrongdoing in the handling of a charitable trust by county school board member Mitchell Dabo. “We have a forensic accountant looking at...

Get ready to lace up those running shoes for the 35th annual Mission 10 Race in San Juan Bautista right around the corner. The event takes place January 27 and will feature vendors like Ohana Shave Ice, a pre-run yoga warm-up, themed teams eligible for...

San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas has officially announced that he is entering the contest for the 30th District seat in the California Assembly, which includes the Salinas Valley and Big Sur, San Benito County, Watsonville, Gilroy and Morgan Hill. His campaign will focus...

The Hollister Police Department is seeking information regarding the identity of an armed robbery suspect. On December 12, 2017 at approximately 12:36 a.m., police officers responded to a call at the Quikstop gas station located at 10 San Felipe Road regarding an armed robbery with...

The San Benito County Arts Council recently announced a high school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great classic and contemporary poetry through memorization, performance, and competition....