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Hollister Police Department vehicle. BenitoLink photo

Police / Fire

HPD arrests teenager for terrorist threats

Published 12/07/2021
BenitoLink Staff

HPD's investigation found no credible threats.

Councilman Rolan Resendiz said when he called Elia Salinas a "cuca" that he was actually calling her a "cucaracha," Spanish for cockroach. Photos by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Public speaks out against comments from Hollister Councilman Resendiz

Published 12/17/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Elia Salinas claims council member called her a ‘cuca,’ Spanish slang for female genitalia; Resendiz said he meant it as short for ‘cucaracha,’ or cockroach.

SBHS communications officer Adam Breen said communication has to be transparent, no matter if the message is good or bad. Photo by John Chadwell.

Features

SBHS aims to close communication gap

Published 07/28/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Communications officer utilizes social media, newsletters and website to keep students and public informed.

Salvador Mora called out Mayor Ignacio Velazquez for accusing fellow council members of collusion with developers without proof. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Social media spats spill into Hollister City Council meeting

Published 02/22/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Mayor Velazquez and Vice Mayor Richman receive pointed criticism.

Capt. Eric Taylor speaking to county supervisors about the training staff would receive. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Police / Fire

Sheriff’s Office to be trained by media company on communications

Published 10/19/2018
Noe Magaña

Supervisors approve one-year contract.

Government / Politics

Local politics plays out on social media

Published 12/09/2016
John Chadwell

Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez takes his disagreements with city council colleagues to Facebook, many residents respond online after none of them spoke at the actual meeting