After chase, police find stolen property in suspect’s vehicle
While investigating a vandalism case at Safeway on Thursday, police ended up pursuing an unrelated suspect who had been holding stolen property, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Two arrested on drug charges
Hollister Police Officers arrested a man during a traffic stop for possession of heroin for sales and possession of an illegal weapon. A search of the suspect’s home resulted in an arrest of another suspect on drug charges Thursday.
Updated: Four injured in major wreck on Airline Highway
Two sport utility vehicles were involved in a head-on collision Friday morning near Airline Highway and Union Road, while the four people involved were transported to area hospitals.
Business Buzz: Hollister-made product cools motorcycle engines
Hollister has long been known as the birthplace of the American biker so it’s no surprise that a local company has developed a new oil cooling system for V-twin engines.
‘Big River’ opens Friday at Granada
Even those in theater circles might not be as familiar with the San Benito Stage Company's selection for a summer musical, opening tonight at the Granada Theatre. But show producer Anne Hall said the show has some great musical numbers and a storyline that will draw viewers in. The show “Big River – The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” follows Tom Sawyer's pal as he heads down the Mississippi River.
Former deputy convicted of rape not collecting pension
Michael Rodrigues, the former San Benito County sheriff’s sergeant serving a 60 years to life prison sentence for rape, would not have been eligible for post-retirement benefits after his firing and conviction.
Local produces documentary on search for Sierra LaMar
In an effort to encourage more people to help search for missing 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, Morgan Hill filmmaker Brian Garcia recently produced a two-part documentary highlighting the volunteer search efforts.
Gun tragedy takes life of police officer’s child
A 3-year-old Gilroy boy – the son of a San Jose Police officer and a Gilroy High graduate who many described as a “fine young man” – died from a gunshot wound Thursday evening, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
Puppy killer pleas guilty
A Gilroy man who's been in custody since last May for killing his wife's 6-week-old Chihuahua puppy pleaded guilty to two counts of felony animal cruelty and once count of misdemeanor battery on Thursday.
