Police Blotter December 2 to 15
San Benito County Sheriff’s Office
Incident reports from Dec. 2 to Dec. 15
December 2, 2017
Suspect on Comienzo Drive was contacted during a traffic enforcement stop. Upon conducting a driver license and warrant check of the suspect, county communications revealed that the suspect had a confirmed...
Relief for Rover
Few kids think of much beyond toys during the holiday season. They create lists, dog-ear the pages of toy catalogs or draw circles around their favorite playthings in catalogs and store ads.
They covet the latest gadgets, the newest gaming consoles and the limited edition...
San Juan Bautista hires asst. city manager
Leaders in San Juan approved the hiring of a new assistant city manager at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Michaele LaForge comes from the private sector, where she worked in the high tech and food production industries. LaForge will also serve as the city’s public...
City puts a halt on non-medical cannabis
The Hollister City Council focused on cannabis operations once again as elected officials on Monday enacted an urgency ordinance that prohibits recreational cannabis business operations within city limits for a period of time.
City leaders also approved a manufacturing permit for a medical cannabis business...
San Benito County to hire lobbyist
San Benito County policymakers last week approved the hiring of a lobbyist to work on the county’s behalf at the state capitol to the tune of $120,000 over the next fiscal year. But some have balked at the $10,000 a month in retainer fees...
Cops spread joy with bike giveaway
The Hollister police station was transformed into Santa’s grotto on Saturday as more than 90 bikes and fitted helmets were distributed to local students. This is the fourth year the local police has hosted the bike giveaway.
“It started as an idea I had the...
Hollister hosts Wreaths across America
The emotion-laden notes of “Taps” fill the air as Joe Ostenson plays his bugle outside the mausoleum. Ostenson’s father served in the U.S. Army during WWII and also played the bugle. “I play this for my dad,” said Ostenson, the poignant refrain of the...
Locals celebrate with fire
Sitting in lawn chairs or on the back of pickup trucks, locals in San Juan Bautista came out on Friday for the annual bonfire and Christmas celebration where Santa Claus and his elves gave out gifts to excited children of all ages.
“When I was...
Tree sale funds scholarships for local students
The 12 Days of Christmas has officially started this week and for those last-minute shoppers, the Knights of Columbus of San Benito County has an assortment of trees to keep the spirit high and the festivities going.
“We got Douglas Fir from six to...
