Candidates for Hollister mayor share views with business leaders
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau hosted a “speed campaign” event to test mayoral candidates at their monthly “Lunch with Leaders” event Wednesday.
Family remembers Heather Carroll; private service set for Monday
Family and friends of Heather Alaina Carroll took some time in the days after her death to share some personal memories of the 25-year-old Hollister woman. Carroll's mother-in-law Susan Carroll collected some personal stories from family and close friends.
Police: Quiroz requested murder victim to home for ‘something specific’
Police investigators believe that David Quiroz requested “something specific” from Heather Carroll the morning of Oct. 10. Although detectives have yet to pin down a precise time when their encounter occurred, it appears as though an argument started soon after her arrival to his southeast Hollister home and that it promptly escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to her death.
Top 5: Battle of the Bands is Saturday at SBHS
‘The Boy Friend’: San Benito Stage Company presents their teen musical “The Boy Friend” Oct. 19-20, 26-27 and Nov. 2-3 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., Hollister. Adults $15, students/seniors $12. Advanced purchase only group 4-pack for $40. Details: 831-636-0122 or www.sanbenitostage.org.
Hollister man arrested after police allege violent crime spree
A Hollister man was arrested in Gilroy on Oct. 17 on suspicion of attempted murder, two counts of attempted carjacking, armed robbery, kidnapping, burglary and terrorist threats.
Police look for help in finding suspects from stabbing
Due to uncooperative witnesses, police are looking for help in finding suspects from a gang-related stabbing that occurred earlier this month in Hollister.
Man behind anti-Obama display says he’s not racist: ‘I’m trying to get a response’
Blake Lebeck constructed the controversial political display outside his east Morgan Hill home not to offend minorities or promote racism as some passersby have suggested, but to draw attention to the perils the country faces if President Barack Obama wins re-election in the Nov. 6 election.
Scrapbook Oct. 15-19, 2012
HONOR: Scott Sandler: Scott Sandler was named Gavilan College's Employee of the Month for September 2012.
POTW: Turner
Turner is a 1-year-old Queensland heeler mix who is very affectionate and loves attention. He is good with dogs and children, is housetrained and good on a leash. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August. If you are interested, please call (408) 686-3900.
