David Pequeno at the June 24, 2021 hearing. Photo by Noe MagaƱa.

Police / Fire

Hollister resident sentenced to state hospital in arson cases

Confinement set at 13.5 years.

Retired San Benito County employees stand to show support for a petition requesting full health benefits and reimbursement at a Feb. 18, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting. Photo by Noe MagaƱa.

Government / Politics

Appeals court reverses retirement benefits judgment against San Benito County

Lawsuit was first filed by the two retired county employees in 2017.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

News Release

PG&E to offer $3,000 grants for independent restaurants

Grant recipients can use the money for equipment upgrades to alleviate deferred maintenance and for employee retention to help with industry-wide staffing challenges.