Providing animal enrichment
Thanksgiving feast: Succulent turkey and savory pumpkin pie are a wonderful holiday treat for human celebrants, but this turkey vulture prefers his pumpkin au naturale, no whipped cream necessary. Because vultures are not vegetarians, the pumpkin was given to Zorro (WERC's non-releasable animal ambassador) for mental, rather than nutritional, enrichment. Just like most of us probably wouldn't enjoy eating meatloaf day after day or watching the same television show over and over, the educational animals at WERC also get bored without variety.
Stray bullet hits girl, 12, after striking man believed to be target
A 24-year-old man and 12-year-old girl were struck by the same bullet Thursday and injured in an apartment complex on Third Street, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Second library forum set for Wednesday
The Library Action Committee and the Community Foundation for San Benito County are hosting another “Future of San Benito County Libraries” forum on Wednesday.
Longtime county fair manager Ferreira to retire
San Benito County's longtime fair manager, Kelley Ferreira, is set to retire at the end of the year, according to an announcement from the 33rd Agricultural District.
Muenzer broaches idea to raise lodging tax
Supervisor Jerry Muenzer suggested a possible increase to the lodging tax – from eight percent to 12 percent – at a recent board meeting.
Bicyclist injured in suspected hit-and-run near courthouse
A truck hit a male pedestrian on a bicycle at the intersection of Fourth and San Benito streets before fleeing the scene, according to police.
Driver accused of using cell before wreck, fleeing scene
A Hollister woman was accused of a hit-and-run while using her cell phone Sunday on Highway 156, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Floating ideas for Lights On Parade
A float workshop hosted by the Hollister Downtown Association last week gave parade participants some pretty jolly ideas for their floats.
Hollister police seek help in solving theft case
The Hollister Police Department is asking for help from the public in solving a theft case.
