Calfire suspends open burning in the county
Citing "the extreme menace of wildfire and its potential to destroy life, property, and natural resources" following continued dry conditions, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection last week suspended open burning in many areas of the state, including San Benito County.
A holiday miracle
A local woman recently witnessed a horrible incidence in Gilroy. A vehicle in front of her had accidentally collided with an owl that was flying low to capture a rodent.
Suspect sought in Christmas stabbing homicide
Hollister police are looking for a suspect after a stabbing homicide early on Christmas morning, according to a Hollister Police Department announcement.
Gilroy restaurant would feature bikini-clad dancers
If Bob Tapella's vision for the old Jeffrey's Restaurant comes to fruition, patrons will be savoring delicious French Dip sandwiches and a cold beer in a classy restaurant in front, or in the company of bikini-clad beauties in the back.
Volunteers offer gifts to San Juan, Aromas poor
It provides just a single basket on a single day, but the Christmas Outreach program at Mission San Juan Bautista has an impact that during tough economic times makes life a bit easier for more than 500 local residents.
Iraq War veteran accepts plea bargain in stabbing
An Iraq war veteran who stabbed his girlfriend's father at a Morgan Hill residence pleaded no contest to two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Hollister’s Heirloom Organics wants you to eat your veggies
Want to freshen up your diet with a little green goodness during the sugar-laden holiday season?
Ex-SJB chamber official accepts plea deal for embezzlement
The former president of the San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce accepted a plea deal on a misdemeanor grand theft charge for suspected embezzlement from the organization, while she is eligible for work alternative and electronic monitoring to fulfill her 31-day sentence.
