High weeds removed near school
There were some very high weeds growing near Rancho San Justo Middle School where the train tracks end, causing an impediment for drivers, but the City of Hollister's public works crews immediately took care of the problem.
Rescued duck needs one more favor from Good Samaritan
Saved from the hands of someone who has an affinity for animal cruelty – Ruddy Duck, a male duck from Gilroy, needs some extra help from the Good Samaritan who rescued him earlier this month.
Scrapbook Jan. 9-13
WEDDING: Briese/Carr: Emily Briese and Daniel Carr were married Sept. 10, 2011 at Advent Lutheran Church in Morgan Hill.
Preliminary hearing delayed in Sorenson homicide
A judge has delayed a preliminary hearing for a Salinas man accused of killing his mother and leaving her body in San Benito County, citing the defendant's erratic behavior and his attorney's need to review new evidence in the case.
Suspect with gun robs pot dispensary
The sheriff’s office reported that the Purple Cross Rx medical marijuana dispensary was robbed Sunday night.
Suspects in PG&E copper theft waive preliminary hearings
Two men accused of stealing copper wire from a Pacific Gas & Electric site in Hollister had their preliminary hearings waived and are both scheduled for respective trial settings in the next month.
Jacobs accepts plea deal in social networking rape cases
A Hollister man faces sentencing after pleading no contest to raping two local women after using a social networking website to lure them.
Aladdin and Merlin
Littermates Aladdin and Merlin are 8 months old. They are sweet, playful and good with other cats. They have been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June 2011. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
