The 411 on Common Core Standards
There has been plenty of hype surrounding the implementation of the new California Common Core State Standards, or a set of academic guidelines that more or less shape all curriculums and how students are educated and tested.
Police remind residents to register alarms
Due to a spike in the number of false alarm reports in the city, Hollister's code enforcement division and police department are reminding residents to register their alarms to eliminate false reports.
Developing: Ex-deputy allowed in Philippines during case, failed to appear in court
Authorities did not require former sheriff's deputy Jason T. Lei to stay in the U.S. during his felony embezzlement case – even after he had left the country in 2010 around the time of the investigation, only to return about three years later and face the charges.
Former area football player accused of assault, prostitution link
The five suspects – including three men from Gilroy – accused of kidnapping a woman last week in the area of Compton, sexually assaulting her and threatening to force her into prostitution were arraigned Wednesday in the Hall of Justice in Riverside, according to a press release from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.
Hot Ticket Aug. 23, 2013
“Aromas Day” will be held Sunday, Aug. 25 in Aromas. Between 7 and 11 a.m. enjoy a pancake breakfast in the historic Aromas Community Grange. The street fair runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: AromasDay.com.
Shut down gambling operation – again and again
Shut them down again – and again, and again, and again – if necessary.
Local watch group hosts community clean-up
On Saturday, a group of residents connected to the Hollister Community Watch Facebook page held their first community clean-up event, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.
Graniterock hosts Algebra Academy
Graniterock hosted its fourth annual Algebra Academy from August 12-17 and announced a new website, algebraacademy.net.
Teen prepares Heritage Hog for her final fair
Mary Alameda has been spending most of her summer mornings and afternoons hanging out with a pig. The Hollister teen, who started her senior year at San Benito High School this fall, was selected to raise the Heritage Hog this year.
Board weighs options for county tax hike
While a potential general sales tax measure could bring in more than $5 million to the county annually if approved by local voters, San Benito County supervisors opted to take the discussion to an upcoming intergovernmental meeting to seek input from officials in Hollister and San Juan Bautista before deciding how to proceed.
