Man kidnapped, forced to work on home repairs
A 50-year-old San Jose handyman was held against his will by two suspects and forced to perform repairs at a home in unincorporated Morgan Hill before escaping, authorities said.
Kids make a difference at Y
The children in the YMCA of San Benito County afterschool programs have been hard at work again making a difference in the community.
Coldwell Banker kicks off Toys for Tots
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced the kickoff of its annual Toys for Tots program in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve and its annual Operation: One Warm Coat clothing drive. Both campaigns run until Dec. 14. Individuals interested in donating a new, unwrapped toy to the Toys for Tots program may do so at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, San Jose and Saratoga. Individuals interested in donating to Operation: One Warm Coat may do so at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos and San Jose. Details: (925) 275-3085.
Supervisors appoint 3 members to fill out Tres Pinos water board
San Benito County supervisors unanimously appointed three members to the five-member Tres Pinos Water District board Tuesday.
Updated: Bomb threats reported as SBHS planned ‘code red’ drill
The San Benito High School campus was locked down Tuesday morning for a suspected bomb threat – a day after an evacuation following a similar threat.
Calfire offers tips to prevent home heating fires
With winter on the horizon, Calfire this week reminded residents that improper use of poorly maintained heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire deaths in the nation.
Christmas homicide suspect waives preliminary hearing
The Hollister man suspected in a 2011 Christmas Day homicide waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday and is set to face a jury trial.
County board set to adopt final 2012-13 budget
The San Benito County supervisors are set to adopt the final budget for 2012-13 at Tuesday’s meeting.
UPDATED: Mary Cortani still a ‘Hero’ in Gilroyans’ eyes
More than 50 Operation Freedoms Paws supporters and friends of Gilroy's own Mary Cortani were glued to four television screens upstairs at Station 55 Bar & Grill Sunday night to watch CNN's “Top 10 Heroes Tribute Show,” where the winner of CNN's 2012 “Hero of the Year” would be revealed during the finale of a live broadcast streamed from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Frazier Lake Road cockfight raided; police say ‘hundreds’ fled
Local authorities recently raided a large cockfight in progress on Frazier Lake Road and arrested seven suspects, according to the Hollister Police Department.

















