San Juan School teacher removed after slapping allegation
More than a dozen parents took to the podium during public comment Wednesday to speak about a San Juan School teacher who they accused of slapping a student.
Groups join pool effort for veteran who lost legs
Hollister veteran Brian Jergens will be getting a swimming pool he can use for exercise and physical therapy, thanks to a little community love.
Utilities commission OKs Panoche solar project
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a power purchase agreement for the 247-megawatt Panoche Valley solar project, according to an organization against the project.
Officials look to curtail public safety overtime costs
Police and fire overtime costs have escalated in recent years, eclipsing $800,000 in 2014 and $900,000 the year prior.
Veterans pool funds for local amputee
Hollister veteran Brian Jergens will be getting a swimming pool he can use for exercise and physical therapy, thanks to a little community love.
City may move ahead on downtown building demo
The city is having trouble making contact with a building owner who vowed to raze a property destroyed by 2014 fire, so council members will once again consider spending $100,000 to do the work.
Hollister council to consider new fire contract
The city council Monday is set to consider a new, three-year contract with the Hollister firefighters union.
Authorities end hunt for attempted murder suspect
After more than three hours, authorities gave up an intense hunt Tuesday evening near the Gilroy Sports Park for an “armed and dangerous” man wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Hollister on Easter Sunday last year.
UPDATED: Prime abandons $843 milion hospital deal
GILROY—Prime Healthcare has abandoned an $843 million deal for Saint Louise Regional Hospital and four others operated by the Daughters of Charity Health System.
Dozens take part in sheriff testing
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office held testing for deputy sheriff positions on Feb. 28 at San Benito High School. According to an announcement from the office, there were 89 candidates who showed up to take the written test at the high school cafeteria, and 54 passed the written portion and went on to the physical agility part of the testing process. From there, 34 passed the physical and moved onto the oral interviews. At the end of this day, 25 candidates had passed all three stages of the test. The next step in the process is an administrative interview with the two sheriff’s captains, according to the office.
