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An outside investigation into allegations of nepotism by the Hollister fire chief found the official did not commit any improprieties but may have made "policy-procedure" missteps, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez confirmed Wednesday.

When San Benito High School alumnus Kevin Johnson graduated more than 10 years ago, he never expected he would be going to Antarctica to study tiny swimming snails.

Police Chief David Westrick lauded upcoming park improvements as “awesome” and envisioned a possible turnaround for Park Hill in particular with a new playground structure on the way, more cleanup work and increased patrols.

The behavioral health director warned county supervisors Tuesday about lacking ambulance coverage for non-acute medical issues that are potentially life threatening. He indicated his agency has plans to fund the shortfalls that are often causing patients to be turned away.

This year, the San Benito County Veterans of Foreign Wars awarded the San Benito District Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts with a first place ribbon for being the most “Patriotic Youth Organization” in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, according to an announcement.

Sheriff Darren Thompson spoke candidly to supervisors Tuesday about a severe staffing shortage in his department and warned officials about the dangers of having two deputies on patrol at any given time.

Tucked against the trunk of a substantial redwood tree, naturally camouflaged and constructed from tree branches, bits of bark, leaves, tree needles—the same forest “litter” that covers the surrounding area—a small hobbit-sized shelter is visible. This snug enclosure is just large enough for one, or maybe two, of the middle school students who constructed it, and is one of several forest shelters recently built by Mount Madonna School (MMS) sixth, seventh and eighth graders.