Public health officials report 19th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases continuing to rise in the county including another death in their latest newsletter.
As of Dec. 7, county officials reported a 19th death and 2,177 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus...
Hollister PD releases video of 2016 arrest
The Hollister Police Department last week released video from a 2016 arrest in which a suspect is seen assaulting police and resisting arrest as the officers used force to attempt to subdue him at a county law enforcement facility.
The video showing the arrest of...
Alleged child molester to appear in court May 16
A Hollister man who is charged with 28 felony sexual assault counts involving a child victim could soon find out if his case will go to trial, according to court records.
Gilbert Lee Cortez, 74, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 16 at...
Supervisors approve commercial rezoning
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a commercial zoning change for the Betabel property along Highway 101 in San Juan Bautista on April 7.
The board voted 4-1, with Supervisor Jaime De la Cruz dissenting.
Betabel property owner Thomas John McDowell and Victoria McDowell...
Casey on track for Hollister mayoral win
If the early results hold up, Hollister will have a new mayor for the first time in more than a decade.
As of Nov. 9, according to Nov. 8 election results posted on the San Benito County Elections page, Mia Casey is leading the race...
Gilroy man dies in Hollister collision
A 28-year-old Gilroy man died in a vehicle collision near Hollister after a semi truck ran a red light April 15, according to police.
A century in style
Catherine Milias Dabo turned 100 years old during the COVID-19 crisis, but the pandemic didn’t stop her from celebrating in style.
Feature film ‘Ranger’ under production in San Benito County
San Benito County and its people, places and institutions could soon be showcased worldwide on the silver screen after local actor, director and producer Nico Quijano and his crew finish up production on the upcoming feature film, “Ranger.”
Quijano, who is originally from the Bronx,...
Regional park plans reach ‘milestone’
Plans for a long awaited regional park took a huge step forward after the San Benito High School District (SBHSD) and county on Tuesday agreed to a 99-year lease for the property that will be used for the park.
The agreement will finally allow the...
