Monthly Archives: August 2018
Police allege man assaulted officer, had firearm
After a short foot pursuit early Sunday morning, the Hollister Police Department arrested a local man on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and...
Agenda: LAFCO weighs 90-home annexation at Ridgemark
The Local Agency Formation Commission on Thursday is set to consider the annexation of a development with 90 single-family homes on 49.23 acres, according...
Panetta announces town hall schedule
Courtesy of Congressman Jimmy Panetta:
Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) announced that he will be holding town hall meetings in Salinas, Watsonville, and Monterey. Â These...
Locals help to Stuff the Bus for students in need
The annual Stuff the Bus fundraiser is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Target parking lot in Hollister.
The event is...
Lawsuit claims Hollister law on election signs violates First Amendment
A resident represented by former San Benito County District Attorney John Sarsfield has sued the City of Hollister claiming the local government's restrictions of...
Market Merchants: Succulents, anyone?
In this installment of Market Merchants, see an interview with the owners of Go Plants a Lot, a seller of succulents at the Downtown...
As city officials eye appointment for open seat, mayor wants special election
While City of Hollister officials plan to move ahead with an appointment to fill the District 1 council seat departed by Ray Friend after...
SBHS updates policy, will confiscate electronic devices used in class
Courtesy of San Benito High School:
With the academic year set to begin at San Benito High School on Thursday, Aug. 16, students are reminded...
Panetta among those in Congress requesting wildfire relief
Courtesy of Congressman Jimmy Panetta's Office:
A California delegation in Congress has requested a major disaster declaration for the state's wildfires, according to a statement...
Welcome back from Aromas-San Juan superintendent
Courtesy of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District:
Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! It is hard to believe that it will soon be 2020,...