Panetta issues statement on DACA renewal
Congressman Jimmy Panetta released a statement Sunday in response to the Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services’ compliance with a federal court order to reopen application renewals for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
“While this decision is welcome news, it...
Two flu deaths in San Benito County
Two San Benito County residents have died from the flu, according to San Benito County Public Health Services.
“We regretfully announce the deaths of two San Benito County residents associated with influenza virus infection,” Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said.
One individual was an adult under...
Police seek sexual assault suspect
The Hollister Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying a sexual assault suspect from an incident that occurred in October 2017.
In late 2017, a victim checked themselves in at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and reported that they were sexually assaulted in downtown Hollister...
Robert Rivas to seek state assembly seat
San Benito County District 3 Supervisor Robert Rivas said this week he intends to run for California State Assembly District 30.
“I am a lifelong resident of this region and I will work tirelessly to make sure the 30th Assembly District has a strong advocate...
Commission investigates Klauer conflicts
Hollister Vice Mayor Karson Klauer is currently under investigation by a state commission for potential conflicts of interest related to city council votes on cannabis businesses.
Resident Gary Cameron filed a sworn complaint in August 2017 with the California Fair Political Practices Commission, which oversees...
MLK Day breakfast honors local leader
Local leader Lovell “KC” Adams, a Gilroy business owner and youth coach in Hollister and Gilroy, and several students from the San Andreas Continuation School in Hollister will be honored on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 15 by Bethany Community Church at San...
2018 primary elections on the horizon
It feels like only yesterday that San Benito County voters filled out ballots on Election Day, but later this year residents will do it again as the 2018 political season kicks off with the June 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
The deadline to file for all...
Dinner to honor Man and Woman of year
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 97th annual Man and Woman of the Year award dinner and dance Saturday, Jan. 27 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister to honor locals Jim Hart and Frankie Gallagher.
The San...
Local levee fixed one year later
Rain earlier this week in San Benito County gave early clues to possible driver headaches in the coming rainy season, as water overflowed ditches and aggravated potholes.
With a dry December, recent weather has been mild compared to the storms that rolled through last winter...
Valley Fever reported in San Benito
The reported number of valley fever in San Benito County for 2017 was three, up from one in 2016 and none in 2015. Seven confirmed cases of valley fever have been recently reported in employees working at the Panoche Valley Solar Project, but only...
