UPDATED: Suspect identified in assault incident
Police had their hands full bright and early at 3:14 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to reports of a physical fight involving multiple subjects on the 800 block of East Eighth Street in Gilroy, according to a GPD press release. The suspect is still outstanding.
Criticism over majority protest for water rates incites response
Public criticism over the Prop. 218 majority protest process – as it relates to Hollister’s implementation of new water rates – spurred an impassioned response from the city manager at a recent council meeting.
Adopt Guido
Guido is a 7-year-old catahoula mix. He is mellow and lovable. He is good with other dogs and also knows some commands. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Appeals court rules against environmental groups in solar case
The Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of PV2 Energy and the county in the lawsuit from Save Panoche Valley, the Sierra Club and the Audubon Society over the 399-megawatt solar farm proposed in San Benito County.
Updated: Ex-deputy was arrested at SFO in embezzlement case
Jason Lei has returned to the U.S. from the Philippines and faces charges that he embezzled an undisclosed amount of money from the sheriff’s association as a deputy and union treasurer.
Police find man with weapons, drugs in Save Mart lot
On Thursday morning, Hollister police arrested a 26-year-old Hollister man – found with a firearm, large knife and drugs – on suspicion of related charges.
Former deputy accused of embezzling returns to face charges
The former San Benito County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of embezzling from the local deputies union is scheduled for a warrant return hearing Tuesday, more than three years after that warrant was issued.
Updated: After dog located, 12-year-old can forego rabies protocol
Michele Cameron and her family had a rough weekend as they awaited recommendations from medical professionals on whether to treat the Camerons’ 12-year-old daughter for rabies after she had been bitten Thursday by a dog whose vaccination had expired in March.
