Police arrest burglary suspect after call by resident
The Hollister Police Department announced the arrest of a burglary suspect apprehended Wednesday after coming in contact with a resident in the home.
Officials report Lovers Lane area evacuated, possible breach
The San Benito County Office of Emergency Services on Friday afternoon issued an evacuation for the Lovers Lane area, and a supervisor reported a possible second breach in the area.
Panetta on Trump speech: ‘rhetoric echoing his divisive campaign’
Congressman Jimmy Panetta on Friday released a statement on President Donald Trump’s inauguration and speech.
Dispensaries legal, but related regulations need ironing
Regulations related to a recently passed medical cannabis ordinance are expected to go before council members Feb. 6.
Soccer: Kennedy gets it done
The Anzar High girls soccer team started off the season with 23 girls in its program. But that number dwindled to 17 a month in to its current number of 14. Due to some absences last week, the Hawks only had 11 players available in a 1-1 tie with York on Jan. 11.
Report on spills: City violated federal water act, failed to update plan
A state water board report on Hollister’s two summer sewage spills notes how the city potentially violated the federal Clean Water Act and 10 state violations.
Water board official explains process with sewage spills
A Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board official Thursday laid out the process ahead in the investigation of Hollister for two sewage spills totaling nearly a million gallons into the local river bed.
Wrestling: The Son Also Rises
Even though Bryce Mattson is currently the sixth-ranked wrestler in the 152-pound weight division in the Central Coast Section, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the San Benito High junior contend for league and section championships this season. Haybalers coach Steven Salcedo said Mattson has opened eyes around the section, impressing onlookers with his athleticism, improving technical skills and boldness to not back down from any challenge.
Kosmicki: Sewage spills, aftermath show Avera is unqualified
Hollister City Manager Bill Avera has proven with his response to sewage spills into the San Benito River that he’s nowhere near equipped to handle his top leadership role.
Updated: City manager downplays sewer spills, blames equipment
A state water board issued Hollister a notice of violation last week related to two 2016 sewage spills discharged into the San Benito River, according to a document obtained by the Free Lance.


















