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Salinas man dies in fatal crash on San Juan Canyon Road

by Noe Magaña December 16, 2025

Lea este artículo en español aquí. A Salinas man died as a result of a solo vehicle crash on San Juan Canyon Road in San Juan Bautista on Dec. 12, […]

Councilman Rolan Resendiz held a sign at the Dec. 3 meeting. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Hollister councilmember sues to keep city from releasing police records

by Noe Magaña December 10, 2025

Justice

DA declines to file charges in No on 50 rally altercation

by Noe Magaña November 15, 2025

Hollister police officer conducting a breathalyzer test. Photo courtesy of Hollister Police Department.

Police / Fire

Hollister poised to charge fees to drivers in DUI accidents

by Noe Magaña November 5, 2025

Hollister Fire Department. Photo by Adam Bell.

Police / Fire

Hollister Fire contract for Panoche Valley Solar Farm OK’d

by Carmel de Bertaut November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Police / Fire

Ex-Hollister councilmember, ex-Sheriff’s deputy clash at No on 50 rally

by Noe Magaña October 24, 2025November 4, 2025

Josh Buzzetta Battalion Chief, Nathan Castro Fire Engineer, John Hulliger Fire Engineer and Nate Pruitt Fire Captain is rasing their hands. Photo by Adam Bell.

Police / Fire

Hollister Fire Department marks 150 years of service

by Adam Bell October 23, 2025

News

Hollister man identified as victim in fatal shooting

by Noe Magaña October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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News

Shooting results in one victim

by Noe Magaña October 18, 2025October 19, 2025

Justice

District attorney’s office files charges in July 4 shooting

by Noe Magaña October 10, 2025

Justice

Judge denies bail for inmate accused of attacking jail staff

by Brea Spencer October 9, 2025

Emergency Disaster Preparedness event. Photo by Adam Bell.

Health

Latino Coalition gets $200K grant for disaster prep

by Adam Bell October 1, 2025

Hollister Police Department. BenitoLink photo.

Police / Fire

Infant’s death being investigated

by Noe Magaña October 1, 2025

Police / Fire

Police chief’s report says various factors ‘undermined safety operations’ at biker rally

by Noe Magaña October 1, 2025

File photo of the San Benito County Jail. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Police / Fire

Attorney: jail suicide lawsuit settled for $450,000

by Noe Magaña September 28, 2025September 28, 2025

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