Hollister schools across the board on new state tests
Most students of 23 mainstream public schools administering the new state standards test in San Benito County did not meet standards but the county also had some high-performing standouts.
Records: Police issued zero tickets for helmet law since 2011
The Hollister Police Department did not issue a single citation to minors for violating the state’s helmet law between 2011 and late September of this year, according to documents obtained by the Free Lance through a records request.
SBHS superintendent supports consolidation idea
San Benito High School District Superintendent John Perales would like to see the Hollister School District and the San Benito High School District unify, he told the Free Lance in an interview.
Homeless coalition to stop running shelter after this winter
This winter will be the last in which the Homeless Coalition of San Benito County runs the seasonal homeless shelter, the nonprofit group’s chairwoman announced Tuesday.
Police make arrest in bomb threat case
The Hollister Police Department arrested a 12-year-old suspect and released the minor to a parent, following an investigation into the bomb threats at Marguerite Maze Middle School, according to a statement from the police department.
County board pulls back on ban against outdoor marijuana
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday pulled back on a previously supported ordinance to ban outdoor medical marijuana cultivation in unincorporated areas.
Official: With local dispute, VTA tables vote on partnership
Hollister Councilman Victor Gomez on Monday confirmed that the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority had tabled a consideration on the Mobility Partnership, a multi-county coalition weighing future changes to Highways 152 and 25, due to the city official's concerns about imbalanced representation.
