Donors rally to raise funds for rider’s funeral
In the days since Gilroy resident Doug Williams, 23, was found dead in the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area after a collision with a tree, the community has rallied to pay for the cost of his funeral.
San Juan is dreaming up fields with a trail
Local health enthusiasts are dreaming up a fitness trail for the grassy turf next to San Juan School and they’re imagining a refurbished campus field through community donations.
Hollister utility box art is outside the canvas
With long, periwinkle-colored hair, Hollister resident Joel Esqueda looked the part of the artist as he brushed yellow paint across the drab city utility box.
Updated: Hollister Hills rider struck tree
A Gilroy motorcycle rider was found dead Wednesday morning in the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area after he was involved “in what appeared to be a high-speed collision with a tree,” according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Board OKs Measure J defense fund, promotion on website
County supervisors Tuesday approved hiring a law firm to defend against Measure J-related litigation, setting up a legal defense fund and soliciting donations on the county website for the effort.
Anzar students get alternative to chemistry
Students at Anzar High School might have a way to skip the most math-intensive science course in high school.
City to abate downtown building destroyed by fire
Hollister officials are having trouble making contact with a building owner who vowed to raze a property destroyed by 2014 fire, so council members Monday agreed to spend $100,000 to do the work.
Hollister council OKs new firefighter contract
Hollister council members voted 3-2 in favor of a new firefighter contract.
Police allege robber wears ‘Jason’ mask, demands lotto tickets
A suspect wearing a "Jason" mask robbed a gas station of money and lottery tickets Saturday before police arrested him, authorities alleged.
