Vending gets marijuana dispensary in hot water
The founder of the company that makes the medical marijuana vending machine recently purchased by Purple Cross RX sent a cease-and-desist letter to the local dispensary and has threatened to sue it for harming his company’s image.
Robbery, kidnapping suspects at large
Police say three suspects remain at large after robbing, carjacking and kidnapping a man Saturday afternoon in downtown Gilroy.
Car slams into tanker on Fairview Road
A car slammed into an 18-wheel tanker truck Monday morning, sending the Ford Mustang's driver to the hospital with injuries.
Robbery and kidnapping on Monterey, suspects at large
An armed robbery, carjacking and kidnapping occurred between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, when two males suspects armed with handguns robbed a 30-year-old male suspect on the 7600 block of Monterey Street near Fourth Street in downtown Gilroy.Â
Suspect pleads not guilty in cemetery homicide
The suspect accused of a stabbing homicide at a Hollister cemetery in March 2011 has pleaded not guilty.
Warrant issued for suspect in PG&E copper theft
One of the two suspects in the alleged Christmas theft of copper wire from a Pacific Gas & Electric facility in Hollister failed to appear at a trial setting Thursday and had a warrant issued for his arrest, according to court records.
San Juan to dedicate area’s first electric charging station
San Juan Bautista leaders are set to host a dedication for the area’s first electric charging station at Abbe Park on Feb. 17, according to announcement from the city.
Rancho San Antonio good for families
In less than an hour you can escape to the Peninsula and find an off-beaten path or one well-traveled. Read on, hiker.
So many trails, such a beautiful location
Here's your local guide on where to hike in South County, including distance and links to past columns by outdoor columnist Ron Erskine.


















