Hollister police might buy first license plate reader
The Hollister Police Department is looking to use grant funds to buy the city's first automated license plate reader.
Hole near Pat’s Place a cause for concern
A hole near Pat’s Place thrift store became cause for concern when a resident reported tripping in falling in the location. Marcelo Orta at the Hollister’s Public Works Department said that he received a call from tha citizen about the large sinkhole near Pat’s Place, 101 Fifth St.
Hells Angels suspect in melee pleads not guilty
Gilroyan C. Villagrana, 36, the Hells Angel member who was arrested for three felonies connected with the deadly melee in Sparks, Nev. on Sept. 23 that left the San Jose Hells Angels president dead, was arraigned Thursday on a charge of second-degree murder, according to the Associated Press.
Fundraising progresses to equip new Women’s Center
Construction continues on the Women's Center at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital as the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation launches the next phase of its fundraising plan to equip the center with all the items needed to provide women's healthcare when it opens in December 2012.
San Juan’s water, sewer project nears completion
San Juan Bautista's $10 million infrastructure project is nearly finished, though change orders throughout the project have delayed the construction of a pellet plant designed to make water softeners unnecessary in the city.
HPD awarded $60K grant for traffic safety
The Hollister Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways, according to a press release.
Music drive in running for $25K in Pepsi contest
The Save the Music drive for the Hollister School District is now part of "Pepsi's Refresh Project" and in the running for $25,000 to cover costs of the elementary music program for the rest of the school year, according to an announcement from the fundraising organization.
County jobless rate dips below state average
San Benito County's unemployment rate last month was less than the state's rate, a stark change from the start of the year when jobless numbers exceeded 20 percent locally.













