Garden Railroad Tour makes stop in Hollister
The Bay Area Garden Railroad Society and South County Railroaders hosted their annual Garden Railroad Tour on Saturday.
County to survey locals on special district
San Benito County supervisors approved two contracts last Tuesday with agencies that will guide the community through the first phase of creating a special district to support parks, recreation and library services.
Religious community invites public to Walk for Tolerance in MH
In response to recent acts of violence and intolerance, a combination of religious organizations will join together for a “Walk for Tolerance” through downtown Morgan Hill Tuesday night, and the public is invited.
Area fire safe councils brainstorm prevention ideas
With funding levels at all-time lows engaging the community to prevent fires from starting in the first place is more important than ever, area fire officials say.
Sex offender Ernest Rivas runs for reelection on hospital board
Registered sex offender and health care district board member Ernest Rivas has declared candidacy for the November ballot in an attempt to gain reelection two years after admitting to a charge that he had sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl.
Business Buzz: Ridgemark to host unveiling of Wisteria Courtyard
The Kehriotis family is hosting a gala unveiling to share the newly remodeled restaurants, bar, lounge and pro shop at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club. The event will also reveal the newly created Wisteria Courtyard.
Pet detective draws police angst again, this time over rescued dog
More than a week after a small dog named “River” was rescued by a Gilroy man from Uvas Creek with a brick tied to its hind legs, the Gilroy Police Department and Humane Society of the Central Coast – which recently roused concerns from Hollister police as well – and are at odds about how and when the little dog should be adopted.
Police arrest armed man after alleged death threat
On Aug. 16, Hollister Police officers responded to Evelyns Drive on a call of a man allegedly making terrorist threats seen outside the victim’s home. Police arrived and contacted Anthony Fink, 18. He was found in possession of a loaded firearm and arrested on numerous felony charges. Fink was booked into the San Benito County Jail on violations of possessing a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony, carrying a concealed loaded firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place and making terrorist threats.
