City broaches $3M in cuts without sales tax extension
Hollister officials Wednesday reviewed the city manager's "austerity plan" involving about $3 million in annual cuts that would be necessary if a Measure T sales tax extension fails at the polls.
Judge sentences child rapist to 16 years in prison
A judge has sentenced a Hollister man to 16 years in prison for raping a girl – who was age 13 at the time – twice in 2010.
CHP: Driver in fatal was from SJB; alcohol or drugs suspected
The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday revealed that the driver in the fatal accident on Duncan Road was a 21-year-old San Juan Bautista man, while investigators suspect involvement of "alcohol and/or drugs," according to a statement from the CHP.
Council appoints Friend as mayor, Scattini as vice mayor
Hollister council members Monday appointed Ray Friend as mayor and Robert Scattini as vice mayor.
DA drops ‘Garlic Press’ charges against Gavilan player
Prosecutors have dropped charges against a Gavilan College men's basketball player who was one of more than 100 people arrested during "Operation Garlic Press" in October because he was mistakenly identified as a suspect, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
Accused child killer could get date for ‘competency’ trial
The San Benito County woman accused of shooting and killing her 19-month-old daughter in 2008 has a Wednesday hearing where a judge could set a date for a proceeding to determine if she is mentally fit for a jury trial.
Impact of Hollister pay cuts remains unclear
Hollister City Council members recently approved pay cuts for employees, but did so without having financial figures attached to the reductions.














