Day: August 13, 2021

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News Release

Hollister Police arrest attempted murder suspect

A family dispute allegedly turned violent.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

News

Week of Aug. 13 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

6,447 people tested positive, 130 are active patients, 6,253 have recovered and 64 have died; the county's 7-day positive rate is 6.4%

File photo of Hollister City Hall. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Five residents run to fill Hollister District 3 council seat

The winner of the special election will complete Honor Spencer’s term, which ends in December 2022.

Bill Mifsud Jr, Owner of Bill's Bullpen. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Business

Hollister comic book store Bill’s Bullpen inspires literacy and loyalty

Owner Bill Mifsud looks forward to Free Comic Book Day on Aug. 14.

Councilman Tim Burns asked that the contracts be brought to the special council meeting for review. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Hollister council to renegotiate, terminate contracts

The city will move to end its agreement with the Economic Development Corporation and revise three fire service contracts.