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Sang Ji faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison and is expected to be sentenced on April 30. Photos by John Chadwell.

Sang Ji convicted of first-degree murder

Published 03/19/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Facing a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

March 18 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/18/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Inn at Tres Pinos open for pick-up dining and delivery services; Hollister Super sets aside exclusive shopping hours for seniors 65+, the disabled and their caregivers starting March 19; Entrance fees waived at Pinnacles National Park.

Health

March 17 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/17/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Closures and cancellations in the community.

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Hollister Police Department. Photo by Joshua Miller.

Police / Fire

Hollister Police Department investigating assault of a minor

Published 03/13/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Police said the victim’s condition was listed as critical as of March 12.

Police / Fire

One dead in Fairview Road vehicle collision

Published 03/06/2020
BenitoLink Staff

CHP said that for an unknown reason, the driver allowed the vehicle to leave the northbound lane, cross over the southbound lane and travel onto the right shoulder of southbound Fairview Road where the vehicle then collided with a tree.

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Hollister police arrest theft suspect

Published 03/06/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Officers were able to obtain surveillance footage from a nearby residence depicting a person of interest in the case.

Police / Fire

Prescribed burn planned at Fort Hunter Liggett

Published 02/29/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Smoke may be visible in San Benito County.

Police / Fire

Prescribed burn in San Vicente Redwoods

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Though the 22-acre burn is in Santa Cruz County, smoke may be visible in San Benito County.

Christopher Larios, 34, will continue to be held without bail in connection with the alleged murder of Raul De La Rosa on Dec. 23, 2014. Photos by John Chadwell.

Justice

No bail for Christopher Larios in 2014 homicide

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Arraignment hearing set for March 12.

Police / Fire

Prescribed burns planned in Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Published 02/17/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Though the burns will take place in Santa Cruz County, smoke may be visible in San Benito County.

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The Superior Court of California in San Benito County is located at 450 Fourth Street in Hollister. File photo.

Justice

2014 murder suspect appears in court

Published 02/17/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Christopher Larios’ next hearing is Feb. 21.

Police / Fire

Police arrest juvenile in connection to attempted murder shooting

Published 02/06/2020
BenitoLink Staff

The morning of Feb. 4, Hollister Police officers and detectives conducted a search warrant on a home located on the 700 block of South Street in relation to a Jan. 31 shooting.