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.
Children’s art framed at Blak Sage Gallery downtown
Collaborative artwork from six local preschools will be on display at the Blak Sage Gallery for one week, with an opening reception and silent auction Dec. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 727 San Benito St.
Officer arrests local man after foot chase
Hollister police Tuesday arrested Christian Machuca, 20, and alleged that he led officers on a foot chase and violently resisted arrest.
Hollister man acquitted on most charges in rape case
David Quintero still faces sentencing on three lesser counts
Updated: Charter petition squeaks by in 3-2 vote
Founders of a Gilroy charter school who have their eyes set on opening a similar school in Hollister next fall were “thrilled” with the outcome of a Hollister School District board vote Tuesday offering conditional approval of the petition.
