Retail theft ring suspects arrested at Hollister store
After responding to a shoplifting attempt at Ulta Beauty in Hollister, police arrested two suspects who are likely connected to an organized retail theft operation that targeted retail stores in both Hollister and Gilroy, authorities said.
On June 21, four Hollister Police officers responded to...
Fire destroys contractor’s shop in Hollister
A business shop suffered major damage in a structure fire in northeast Hollister the night of June 15, as authorities evacuated neighboring homes out of concern the blaze could spread.
A firefighter was injured in the response to the structure fire, authorities said. The blaze...
Dozens of ‘challenged’ ballots could alter supervisor recall lead
Unofficial results of the June 2 election, with almost all ballots counted, have San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez trailing by 36 votes in his effort to survive a citizen-initiated recall.
The county elections office has counted all ballots cast locally in the...
Artist explores stories of formerly enslaved Americans
Monterey Peninsula artist Germain Hatcher will exhibit artistic works based on a collection of interviews conducted with formerly enslaved Americans nearly a century ago.
The exhibition is on display through June 26 at Luna Gallery and Eco Art Studio, 107 B The Alameda in San...
Construction begins on Fairview Road project
Major roadway rehabilitation work on Fairview Road is scheduled to begin the week of June 8 as part of a county project aimed at improving road conditions and extending the roadway’s service life.
According to San Benito County officials, preliminary construction activities began May 27....
‘Yes’ votes keep the lead in recall as ballot counting continues in San Benito County
The latest results of the June 2 measure to remove San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio show “yes” votes leading by 36 votes, with only 285 ballots left to count throughout the county.
As of 7pm June 9, a total of 1,291 voters in Velazquez’s District...
San Benito County residents asked to report Costco grapevine purchases
Authorities are urging residents who recently purchased grapevines from Costco stores in Monterey, Santa Cruz or Santa Clara counties to contact the San Benito County Agriculture Department as part of a statewide effort to stop the spread of a destructive invasive insect.
Department staff announced...
Velazquez recall maintains slim lead in San Benito County election
With more than 5,500 ballots left to count, the June 2 ballot measure to remove San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez from office still holds a narrow lead.
According to updated election results posted by the registrar of voters’ office Thursday night, “yes” votes number...
Police seize illegal tobacco products from Hollister shop
Hollister Police seized more than 2,100 illegal flavored tobacco products from a downtown smoke shop during a recent enforcement operation.
The inspection—conducted by Hollister PD and city code enforcement officials—took place May 29 at Green Rush Smoke Shop on the 700 block of San Benito...
Grant helps Gavilan College expand nursing program
Gavilan College has been awarded $1.9 million to expand its nursing program and help address regional healthcare workforce needs. The funds were awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant, says a press release from Gavilan College.
The funding will support...
