Air quality advisory linked to Cienega Fire
The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District released an air quality advisory due to the Cienega Fire southeast of Hollister.
Calfire estimates Cienega Fire is 40 percent contained
A wildfire that erupted close to Cienega Road southeast of Hollister on Monday afternoon was 40 percent contained at 600 acres as of 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, according to Calfire.
Hazel Hawkins’ nursing facilities earn top rating
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital’s two skilled nursing facilities have been on a major upswing for the past eight years, culminating in a 5-star rating from the Centers for MediCare & Medicaid Services in its most recent evaluations.
Forecast: Possible thunderstorms Wednesday, Thursday
The National Weather Service sent out an alert for possible thunderstorms Wednesday night in San Benito County and throughout a large swath of the state.
San Juan gallery to celebrate Day of the Dead
The Bear Flag Gallery Mall in San Juan Bautista invites everybody to join them for a Day of the Dead Party and Aztec Dance Show.
Bill’s Bullpen to host Halloween Comic Fest, giveaway
Bill’s Bullpen in downtown Hollister is hosting a Halloween Comic Fest at which the store will give away free comics.
Updated: Fire near Paicines grows to 600 acres
A wildfire that erupted close to Cienega Road southeast of Hollister on Monday afternoon spanned 600 acres by Tuesday afternoon, according to the Calfire website.
Police: Gas leak prompts evacuations
Hollister police detected a gas leak Monday night in the area of Locust Avenue and Virginia Street, according to a press statement.
Calfire fighting blaze southeast of Hollister Hills
A wildfire erupted close to Cienega Road south of Hollister on Monday afternoon.
Hollister recruits ready to roll as firefighters
When 14 people marched in cadence onto the stage at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister on Thursday night, they were recruits. After they took the oath of office from Assistant City Clerk Christine Black and received their badges from family members, Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo was the first to introduce them to the audience as “firefighters.”
