National Night Out set for Tuesday night at Target
National Night Out will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Target Parking lot.
Hollister residents speak out against water rate hikes
Hollister resident Aurelio Zuniga was among the speakers at Monday’s public hearing over the proposed spike in water rates over the next five years. Unlike other residents, though, he said he was not there to protest the water rates, which would double over a five-year period to pay for a series of improvement projects.
Fatal collision Sunday closes westbound Hwy. 152
A fatal traffic collision Sunday afternoon caused both westbound lanes of Hwy. 152 to close for approximately 40 minutes while emergency crews treated the injured parties, according to an incident report from the California Highway Patrol. The accident happened east of the Santa Clara County line near Los Banos.
Gavilan students receive engineering honors
Students in the Gavilan College Computer Graphics and Design program kept their creative juices flowing and extended their winning streak - receiving honors and awards for their projects on display at the California State Fair in Sacramento for a fourth straight year.
HDA calls businesses for first wine and beer stroll
The Hollister Downtown Association is organizing a downtown wine and beer stroll for Oct. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. Local businesses that want to participate in what the HDA hopes will become an annual event still have time to sign up for a spot along the stroll by submitting a participation form by Aug. 15.
New endowment focuses on Latino needs
The Community Foundation for San Benito County launched a new endowment that is focused on serving the local Latino community on July 30. The Latino Generations Endowment is the focus of the Latino Advisory Committee, a charter of the Community Foundation.
Coroner IDs victim in fatality on McCloskey Road
A 25-year-old man from Arizona was killed in a solo crash Thursday afternoon on McCloskey Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hollister police arrest 3 suspects in stabbing
The Hollister Police Department announced the arrests of three suspects linked to a stabbing that occurred July 21 on San Felipe Road, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Head-on wreck in Aromas sends 4 victims to hospital
A major-injury accident occurred in Aromas on Saturday morning, according to Calfire.
BLM to pursue fracking study of public lands in local area
The Bureau of Land Management will call in a third party to conduct a science and planning review of oil and gas development practices, including hydraulic fracturing, on public lands overseen by the Hollister field office, according to an announcement released Friday.
