Monthly Archives: October 2018
Election 2018: Salinas sees ‘misconception’ on growth
Elia Salinas underscored her standing as a business consultant and resident of the county for 24 years as reasons she has the background for...
Election 2018: Escareno says ‘motivation was you, the people’
Raul Escareno is a business owner, father and people person. That’s how he described himself before noting his own troubled past in an interview...
Panetta announces October mobile office hours
Courtesy of Congressman Jimmy Panetta's Office:
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) today announced dates and locations for staff mobile office hours for the month of October....
Sexual harassment investigation preceded ex-probation chief’s resignation
Former San Benito County Probation Chief Ted Baraan was placed on leave and under investigation for allegations of workplace sexual harassment before he resigned...
Gavilan Board candidate Hopkins drops out of race
Jason Hopkins, a candidate for the Gavilan College Board, has announced he is no longer interested in the role.
Hopkins is running for the Gavilan...
Mission Oaks stabbing suspect faces prelim
A preliminary examination has been scheduled for the Gilroy man accused of stabbing a juvenile during a cell phone robbery at the Mission Oaks...
DA’s office charges driver with vehicular manslaughter
The San Benito County District Attorney's Office charged a 30-year-old Hollister man on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and other charges in connection with the...
Oceans group awards $5k to SBHS senior for conservation efforts
Courtesy of San Benito High School:
San Benito High School senior Shelby O'Neil, founder of the nonprofit Junior Ocean Guardians, was recently presented with the...
Crime Blotter: Six burglary cases reported
The following are suspected crimes reported by the Hollister Police Department from Sept. 24-Oct. 1:
Sept. 24
Carry dirk or dagger on McCray Street
Shoplifting on Airline...
Hollister police honor FBI agents who headed homicide case
The City of Hollister on Monday gave special recognition to the two FBI agents who were instrumental in the arrest of homicide suspect Jose...