Blotter: HPD responds to alcohol-related crimes, others
At 2:04 a.m. Wednesday, Hollister police officers responded to a report of someone manufacturing a lead cane on Canal Alley. They arrested a 44-year-old male.
Adopt Carly
Carly is a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix who is sweet, relaxed and a little shy. She is good with other dogs, likes to be held and would be the perfect lap dog. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since May. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Post Office burglars strike Hollister, San Juan, other branches
Federal Post Office Inspectors are investigating a rash of burglaries at area Post Office locations.
Local meeting offers chance to speak on Foothills plan
Staff members from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be making seven stops in California cities to discuss the California Foothills Legacy Area now that the draft environmental assessment is available.
Rodenticides kill more than rodents
Last week the California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators reported a major positive step, albeit on a small scale, toward protecting wildlife from rodenticides.
Summer speaker series continues at Pinnacles
Pinnacles National Park will continue its summer speaker series in August with four planned lectures focusing on climate change and sustainability.
New executive joins YMCA staff
The YMCA of the Central Coast has hired a regional executive director for Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. Andy Weighill will oversee the San Benito and Watsonville YMCAs.
No reported injuries in wreck on 156 involving semi, car
A semi-truck and car were involved in an accident Friday at Highway 156 and Fairveiw Road, while there were no reported injuries.
News Analysis: Side fund liability totals $14.7M for city, county
According to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Side Fund Report, San Benito County owed $3.9 million for public safety unfunded retirement liabilities and the City of Hollister owed $10.8 million for all employee groups as of June 2012.
