Hurlbut embraced Wild West character as San Juan’s chief
Former police chief of San Juan Bautista Lonny “Greywolf” Hurlbut died Jan. 30 in Nebraska. He was 77.
Head of new Hollister charter honored in Gilroy
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce has named Gilroy Prep Principal James Dent Educator of the Year for 2013. The honor will be presented at the Chamber's 60th Annual Spice of Life Awards dinner on Feb 9. The Spice of Life Awards are given to recipients for their volunteerism and dedication to the Gilroy community.
Book: Crystal City, The Warriors of Escalor
In "Crystal City, The Warriors of Escalor", by Dennis Amoroso, political oppression has followed man to the mining colony of Mars. But this time, instead of waging war, the rebels use revolutionary energy technology based on the radical science of a brilliant lady physicist to escape the shackles of their military masters. They travel to a new world where the mutation of their DNA stops the aging process, creating a new era in the saga of humankind.
Officers seek help in Safeway beer theft
Hollister Police officers are investigating a theft of beer from Safeway that allegedly occured on Feb. 3. They received a report of an Hispanic male entering the store at 591 Tres Pinos Road around noon. The man picked up two 18 packs of Corona beer from a display and walked toward the exit. A store employee confronted the man who continued to leave the store without paying.
Minor accident slows traffic on Tres Pinos Road
An accident involving two passenger cars on Tres Pinos Road closed the eastbound lane near Gold's Gym as emergency personnel worked to assess those involved for injuries and clear the roadway.
County studies possible in-house recruitment for HHS director
San Benito County supervisors have decided to try a new strategy in searching for a candidate to fill a top management position in hopes of saving money during a cash-strapped year.
Library receives gift of apple technology
The San Benito County Free Library has increased access to technology for community members with a donation of eight iPad 2s. The equipment donated by Edward Dodd and his wife is valued at more than $3,400.
Police on lookout for beer thief caught on tape
The Hollister Police Department is looking for two suspects in a theft of alcohol that occurred on Jan. 20 at the Quickstop Store on San Felipe Road and North Street.
Post-RDA, city moves to keep foreclosed home as affordable
The Hollister Redevelopment Agency may be defunct, but that doesn’t mean its functions all went away with it.
