Police recover 25K pot plants from Lover’s Lane property
Local drug enforcement authorities recovered an estimated 25,000 marijuana plants hidden in legal row crops on a property just outside Hollister.
Trial set in 2012 killing of young mother
David J. Quiroz, the Hollister man accused in the killing of 25-year-old Heather Carroll in October 2012, is scheduled for a jury trial in January.
Gavilan College announces 2013 Community Spirit Awards
The Gavilan College Board of Trustees has identified the recipients of the 2013 Community Spirit Awards, spreading the honors to individuals, organizations and businesses from Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister.
Community Watch organizes clean-up set for Saturday
Hollister Community Watch has organized a clean-up event set for Saturday morning.
Get your fill of local ties at Food & Wine fundraiser
The third annual Best of San Benito County Food & Wine event is set for Oct. 27 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club.
Alejo’s minimum wage bill to put California near top rate in US
A bill authored by Assemblyman Luis Alejo to increase California’s minimum wage passed both houses of the California Legislature on Thursday and was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, where the governor has said he will sign it.
Alejo’s immigrant license bill gains broad support
The California Legislature on Thursday passed a bill by Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, which would allow any immigrant to apply for a driver’s license. AB 60 passed out of the State Senate with a vote of 28-8 and was approved by the State Assembly with a vote of 55-19.
Calfire: Billing starts for rural fire fee
Calfire has announced that billing is starting for the second year of the special fire fee for rural areas. The state agency also included information on resources to help residents pay those bills, according to an announcement from the organization.
Briefs: Mitch Dike recovery event; Bikers for the Arts
Friends of Mitch Dike and his girlfriend, Lydia – both of whom were involved in a serious motorcycle accident and were hit by a drunk driver in August 2012 – are hosting a fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 in the back room at Paine’s Restaurant.
