Police, fire authorities warn about July 4 fireworks enforcement
Hollister’s Police Chief David Westrick, San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson, Probation Chief Ted Baraan and Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo would like to remind everyone of the dangers and penalties associated with celebratory firearm discharges and the use of illegal fireworks. Setting off fireworks and shooting guns possess a great risk for injury and even death. As such, they have no place in our City and County. Safe and sane fireworks are to be bought and used within the city limits only. Transportation outside of the city limits is prohibited.
Tax watchdog bemoans government PR use before elections
A consultant hired by city and county to provide outreach on public services during a push for three separate sales tax increases contended her group does not take part in election advocacy. But the president of a taxpayer watchdog organization bemoaned the activity as “fraught with controversy.”
Mail carriers to collect food Saturday
The Community Food Bank of San Benito County could get a big boost with the help of mail carriers and customers on Saturday.
Homes at San Juan Oaks to form geologic hazard district
The new Del Webb project at San Juan Oaks is using a state law that allows for the formation of a Geologic Hazard Abatement District to curtail risks of building in earthquake country.
Hollister man accepts plea for sex crimes against child
A 34-year-old Hollister man accepted a plea deal for sexually assaulting a minor and was sentenced to 120 days in jail along with probation.
Hollister School District announces new superintendent
The Hollister School District Board of Trustees on Saturday announced the hiring of Dr. Lisa Andrew from Campbell to succeed Dr. Gary McIntire as superintendent after this school year ends.
Gavilan announces finalists for superintendent job
Community members are invited to attend a public forum to hear from three finalists for the top leadership position at Gavilan College, according to a press release from the school.
Downtown streets to close for movie filming?
Hollister council members in a special study session Wednesday will consider closing various streets for the filming of a movie May 15, a Sunday.
Los Dichos program breaks barriers for parents
As the Hollister School District parents flipped the glossy yellow, blue and green pages of a photocopied children’s book, they read about a young girl and her grandfather.
Local man takes part in aircraft detailing history
Randy Ragsac of Hollister, a member of the All For the Shine Detailing team, returned from a two-week Boeing Centennial mega aircraft detailing event, perhaps the largest organized detailing event on record, according to an announcement from event organizers. As a member of the 60-man 2016 Air Force One & Museum of Flight Detail Team, Ragsac helped clean and preserve 17 historic airplanes at Seattle’s Museum of Flight.
