Tip leads deputies to 20K marijuana plants off Betabel Road
Working on a tip last week, the deputies found a marijuana garden off Betabel Road and caused a group of males nearby to flee the area, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Police ID homicide victim as they pursue suspect
Hollister police have identified the victim in Friday night's shooting homicide as Ariana Zendejas, 19, a graduate of San Benito High School.
Drought workshop to focus on water conservation services
Several local organizations are sponsoring an upcoming drought workshop focusing on “Ways We Can All Save Water,” according to an announcement from the Water Resources Association of San Benito County.
Councilman’s resignation spurred by move to new district
District 2 Councilman Robert Scattini has resigned from his elected role following the Hollister School District’s decision to raise rent on a home from which he lives and oversaw Calaveras School security for 25 years.
Crews make quick work of fire at end of Nash Road
Crews made quick work of a debris fire behind a home and shed at Nash and Riverside roads Friday morning.
Guest View: Gavilan’s Kinsella responds to column on measure funds
About every two years as elections approach, an article, (often followed by a column and then an editorial) appears in the San Benito County press questioning voter-authorized Measure E expenditures, or some aspect of the college’s plans for expanded services in San Benito County.
County residents accused of heroin charges
After observing "suspicious activity" in the area, deputies recently responded to Mission Vineyard Road and arrested three adults in their 20s on suspicion of possessing heroin for sale, along with other drug and firearm charges.
Calendar & Briefs: ‘Twice is Nice’ sale at Methodist Church
'Twice is Nice' sale at Methodist Church
Grand jury examines county, water district, school safety
The current San Benito County Civil Grand Jury examined such issues as the recruitment for a county administrative officer, a Sunnyslope Water District project, lockdown procedures at local schools, lacking sheriff's deputies and outdated sheriff's vehicles.
