Police arrest two in response to loud party in Hollister
Police arrested two people May 25 who were uncooperative—and in one case, violent—with officers who responded to multiple noise complaints throughout the evening at a party at a home in Hollister, authorities said.
About 8pm May 25, Hollister Police responded to a residence on the...
No rain may not mean a drought — yet
This may be great weather for weekend fun, but a continued lack of rainfall has state and federal officials worried about a return of drought conditions, after two wet winters.
It hasn’t rained a drop here for more than a month, and none is forecast...
San Benito High’s field of dreams
Friday night’s contest against North Salinas—a 60-30 San Benito High win—was the last regular-season football game at Andy Hardin Stadium—and possibly ever—if the Haybalers don’t end up hosting a playoff game this season.
The stadium will still host soccer events this winter, along with track...
West Side plant improves water quality
When the new $25 million water treatment plant in southwest Hollister went online last August, expectations were high, for improved water quality for thousands of Hollister homes.
Don Ridenhour, general manager for the Sunnyslope Water District, which runs the new West Side water treatment plant,...
Local Scene: County administrator on medical leave
Espinosa on medical leave
San Benito County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa is currently out on a medical leave of absence, according to a press release from the county. Earlier this year, Espinosa had considered retiring due to his health issue, but his situation has “evolved.”
During...
San Juan recalls past
Historians and rancher aficionados came out for Vaquero Heritage Days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-19 at St. Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista.
The annual event recalls the Rancho Era, from the 1770s to the 1840s coinciding with the establishment of Spanish missions.
Vaquero...
