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The creation of a student achievement tracking system, a commitment to student support and establishing a collegial, inclusive college culture were among the praises given to Gavilan College during its recent accreditation renewal process.

A total of 50 people were booked at the San Benito County Jail between Thursday and Sunday, while the Hollister Police Department reported detailed arrest figures from the motorcycle rally weekend.

An elderly woman was duped into sending $13,400 to someone claiming to be her grandson in Canada after a supposed vehicle accident, according to the sheriff’s office.

On June 29, the Las Brisas Area Neighborhood Watch group started work to restore Las Brisas Park, according to the Hollister Police Department.

A stabbing occurred early Saturday morning at East and Fourth streets and police are looking for suspects, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.

A grass fire has been reported in the San Juan Canyon area, while there was a structure fire in Hollister over the weekend that destroyed part of a home.

It appears there were no major police emergency incidents related to the Hollister Rally that wrapped up Saturday, according to Police Chief David Westrick.

The Hollister Motorcycle Rally returned July 5 with a huge influx of bikers on San Benito Street. See some of the events from the first day, including a roller derby demonstration, biker games, a jazz band concert and footage of the riders.

The streets of Hollister were filled with vendor booths selling motorcycle clothing and promoting customization of bikes, but nestled on Sixth Street a few booths were manned by local residents who want to get the word out about their local organizations.

Chuck Reynolds, an organizer of the Hollister United Methodist Church’s pancake breakfast, on Friday said volunteers were hoping Saturday would bring in a bigger crowd for the annual event that coincides with the rally.