Police allege car thief deceived tow truck driver with club card
Police alleged a 38-year-old Hollister man stole a vehicle by deceiving a tow-truck driver into believing he was another person with a club card membership, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Bark in the Park Saturday; hantavirus outbreak
Hey, did you make it to Bark in the Park last year? If not, you missed an incredible amount of fun. I was there along with more than 15,000 other humans and at least 3,700 dogs. We had a Great Dane of a time. (Sorry, I just couldn't resist that one.)
POTW: Amber
Amber is a petite 1-year-old cat who is sweet, friendly and good with other cats. She loves to be held. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Police find woman who fell, went without food and water for 2 days
A Hollister senior citizen went without food and water for two days after falling in her home – before a food delivery worker’s tip led police to her residence.
11 years later, a nation pauses to reflect and mourn anew
With bagpipes and somber bells sounding a sharp counterpoint to the commemorative moments of silence, the nation on Tuesday marked the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attack that brought down the World Trade Center in Manhattan and shattered the country's political psyche.
Identity, cause of death remain unclear after body found
An autopsy conducted Monday on the body discovered off Cannon Road did not confirm a cause of death, although investigators now believe the unidentified female victim was “possibly” between ages 20 and 35 and “possibly” Asian or Hispanic, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Councilman Gomez proposes Measure E spending plan
Councilman Victor Gomez is the latest city official to broach a spending plan in the event voters pass the Measure E sales tax extension.
Landfill doubles garbage capacity
Residents remain concerned about increased traffic on John Smith Road even as supervisors approved a general plan amendment and application to CalRecycle to expand the daily tonnage allowed into the landfill from 500 tons per day up to 1,000 tons per day.
County board reviews impact fee update
San Benito County supervisors are expected at Tuesday’s meeting to review a comprehensive impact fee study from Willdan Financial Services that will provide guidelines on suggested fees for capital improvement, road impacts, fire mitigation and park and recreation impacts for future developments.
Student-veterans today; doctors of tomorrow
A pair of high-aspiring Gavilan College students – both military veterans who want to become doctors – will be recognized Tuesday during the 7 p.m. school board meeting at Gavilan, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy.

















