UPDATED: Community expresses disgust, shock
After a suspect was arrested in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, the community’s reaction has ranged from shock to relief to sorrow.Â
Staring at murder; Garcia Torres officially charged
Antolin Garcia Torres, 21 of Morgan Hill, was charged Thursday with murdering Sierra LaMar, 15, who has been missing since March 16.
City officials worried state might suspend all CDBG allocations
Hollister officials are concerned that annual federal grant funding for municipalities throughout the state – prospectively including the city and county – could be in jeopardy after recent questions arose over the lack of a required public comment period for unspecified changes made to the application process.
Calfire urges caution with dry conditions
Calfire is urging caution over the coming holiday weekend due to dry conditions throughout the state. The agency released the following statement:
Pet of the Week
These two rat terrier-chihuahua mix puppies are available for adoption from the Hollister Animal Shelter, along with another sibling from their litter and their mother. The puppies are 10 weeks old and the mother dog is 2. The dogs were found 40 miles south of Hollister.
Young stewards hit the science trail
State employees at Hollister Hills host day camp for local sixth-graders
Supervisor candidates share views at farm bureau forum
The San Benito County Farm Bureau held its traditional candidate forum for various seats, including the three open spots on the board of supervisors.
Clear skies predicted for air show
In advance of the third annual Hollister Air Show, Airport Manager Mike Chambless said a sunny weather forecast has spirits soaring before the Memorial Day weekend event.
