Police Blotter: Juvenile possession of e-cigarette, paraphernalia
Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.
Updated: Police suspect arson in school playground fire
A fire at Calaveras School damaged the playground Jan. 9, while Hollister police investigators believe it was arson.
San Benito County Fair expanding to four days
The San Benito County Fair is expanding from three days to four days starting this year, according to an announcement from the 33rd Agricultural District.
Alejo lauds governor’s budget, license funds
Assemblyman Luis Alejo lauded the governor's budget plan in a statement released Friday, particularly $57.1 million toward implementation of the legislator's bill allowing driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.
Solar company shares changes in revised EIR
The company vying to build a 247-megawatt solar farm in Panoche recently submitted a draft supplemental environmental impact report addressing plans to address impacts under a revised, reduced proposal.
San Juan resident: ‘Like our own bridge to nowhere’
A $16 million bridge stretching 900 feet across the San Benito River is planned to connect Y Road and San Juan Bautista. But in this rural area, the number of people it will serve is small.
Now served at Hollister schools: spicy baked cheez-its
It's not just the free lunch program that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reworking, as the division continues to roll out increasing demands on student nutrition.
Lunch free for all at certain Hollister schools
Parents at certain Hollister schools aren’t sending lunch money with students this year.
Beer From a Barrel
As we settle into the midst of football playoffs, many folks have prepared their palates for the crisp, cool taste of beer. While flavors may come to mind, not many have tasted a beer with hints of blackberry, cherry or even grapefruit; where the first sip is compared to having the tartness of a lemon. For those who have, it is likely they’ve come across the rare charm of sour beer. Thanks to Morgan Hill native, Alex Wallash, this special beer is getting a boost in recognition and availability.
Veteran newsman joins Gilroy Dispatch as editor
Longtime local journalist and Pulitzer co-winner Jack Foley has been named editor of the Gilroy Dispatch, Publisher Jeff Mitchell announced this week.
