Measure N supporters allege campaign violations
The Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating allegations that a group opposing the Strada Verde proposal violated a number of campaign regulations.
A complaint filed Sept. 1 with the FPPC by Michael A. Columbo on behalf of the Yes on N committee stated that a...
Registrar’s office installs more drop boxes
The San Benito County Department of Elections put the finishing touches on a set of its latest installation of official ballot drop boxes just in time for the first day of the 2020 General Election.
Mary Avanti was at the Windmill Market in San Juan...
County offers comprehensive info on Covid-19 testing
As the county and state continue to experience an unprecedented surge in demand for Covid-19 testing, San Benito County officials this week sent out a lengthy informational update in recognition of limited test availability and longer-than-expected testing turnaround times.
“We understand the challenges these issues...
Theater enthusiasts honored at annual event
The San Benito Stage Company held its annual Members Choice Awards Jan. 28, at the Granada Theatre, in Hollister. The annual event is a chance for members to vote on their favorite productions from the season. Directors, producers actors and those who help behind the scenes are all honored at the event with awards given out in more than 30 categories.
Police investigate kitten found with burns covering body
Hollister Police are seeking information about a kitten found with severe burns covering its face and body. Police think the kitten was a victim of animal abuse.
Four arrested on suspicion of gang activity in Hollister
Police arrested four people—including a juvenile with a handgun—on suspicion of participating in a criminal street gang during a traffic stop this week, according to authorities.
About 3pm April 6, a San Benito County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to gang suppression saw a vehicle commit two...
Police seek public’s help in homicide investigation
Police are investigating a homicide in which a 44-year-old Hollister man was shot to death early in the morning Aug. 19.
County prepares to study landfill expansion proposal
The county and operator of the John Smith Road Landfill in eastern San Benito County are preparing to undergo a major expansion that would more than double the current daily intake of garbage, increase the disposal facility’s total storage capacity by multiple factors and...
Meet the candidates: District Attorney
The elected district attorney is the county’s top prosecutor of criminal cases in San Benito County. The DA leads an office of 17 employees, including five deputy prosecutors and three investigators.
The office and its staff prosecute hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases each year,...
