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.
POTW: Finn
Finn is a 5-year-old terrier mix who is loving, likes to be pet and loves to play. He is also good with children and other dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since early August and is ready to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Santa Clara County gets new area code, 669
South Santa Clara County’s 50-plus-year honeymoon with the 408 is over, and telephone users are encouraged to get their dialing fingers warmed up to welcome a new area code to town.
Block grants: County OK’d; Hollister denied
San Benito County received word last week that it will be getting $500,000 in community development block grant funding after a state snafu almost dubbed the jurisdiction's application ineligible in May.
Sheriff’s office in slow pursuit of modern headquarters
Imagine if detectives at a modern sheriff’s office worked out of a closet, with just enough room to jam a desk in there.
