Charter petition lays groundwork for district consideration
Representatives of a charter school in Gilroy filed a petition at the Aug. 28 Hollister School District trustee's meeting to open a similar program in Hollister for the 2013-14 school year and now they are awaiting the verdict.
Spaces still open for Citizens Police Academy
Space is still available for the fall 2012 session of the Morgan Hill Citizens Police Academy, but spots are likely to fill up quickly.
Council deadlocked on air show schedule
With Councilwoman Pauline Valdivia absent at this week’s meeting, Hollister council members were deadlocked on the dates for a 2013 air show.
Top 5: Admission Day, bull riding and more
Join the Native Daughters for Admission Day: The Native Daughters of the Golden West will host a barbecue on Admission Day, Sept. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. in celebration of California’s Birthday. The barbecue will be held at the Native Daughters’ Adobe, 302 Fourth St., in San Juan. The cost of the meal is a $10 donation and take out is available. The meal includes barbecue tri tip, rolls, homemade baked beans, green salad, assorted desserts and beverages.
Thunderstorms possible for San Benito County
San Benito County residents might experience the first rain storm of the season, and it could be a loud one.
Officers arrest three in weekend checkpoint
The Hollister Police Department and the California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI/Driver license checkpoint Sept. 1, on San Felipe Road at Gateway Drive. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals for DUI, one warrant arrest and 22 citations.
Van crashes into home after being struck from behind
A van crashed into a garage and part of its home Saturday afternoon after a vehicle rear-ended it on San Benito Street, according to the Hollister Police Department.
