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Jan 3, 2025 · Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law. Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes to California law. …

Jan 23, 2025 · The Hollister Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early in the morning Jan. 25. Officers are asking for any additional witnesses who may have information about the shooting or the identity of the three suspects to please come forward, authorities said.

Jan 23, 2025 · A group of San Benito County residents submitted more than 3,500 signatures Jan. 21 for a referendum petition that aims to reverse an end-of-the-year city council decision to expand Hollister’s sphere of influence for potential future development.

Nov 21, 2024 · The first phase of construction for Gavilan College’s new Hollister campus—which includes a 34,000-square-foot building with classrooms, labs, a cafe, resource center and more—is completed. Gavilan representatives, public officials and members of the South Valley community gathered at the campus, located at 505 Fairview Road—on Nov. 13 for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Gavilan officials ...

Dec 24, 2024 · The family of a Hollister man who was shot to death at a local car wash in February has filed a lawsuit claiming the owners of the business where the crime occurred are responsible for the homicide. Efrain Amezcua, 48, was allegedly shot and killed by Jose Angel Valdez following an altercation at Hillcrest Car […]

Jan 31, 2025 · Find live music, arts shows, education classes at venues like La Vie Dansante, Quarry Amphitheater. Submit, promote & market events here!

Jan 9, 2025 · The Hollister Independence Rally is set to return to town on Fourth of July weekend, for the first time since 2017. The city council voted unanimously at the Jan. 7 meeting to approve and authorize the 2025 motorcycle rally in downtown Hollister. City Manager David Mirrione is currently negotiating with promoter Roadshows, Inc., on a […]

Nov 6, 2024 · Measure A, which would put land use designation decisions in the hands of San Benito County voters, is projected to pass with 54.08% of the vote as of Nov. 6. The No on A campaign garnered 45.92% with 40.71% of the votes counted. The ballot question for Measure A asked voters to amend the county […]

Nov 5, 2024 · Newcomer Roxanne Stephens is projected to hand incumbent Hollister Mayor Mia Casey a resounding defeat according to election results so far. Stephens got 64.35% of the vote, while Casey trailed far behind with 35.65% of the votes cast. Only 36.87% of total eligible votes have been counted so far. Stephens, who works as a social […]