Behind the walls of justice

The Pinnacle - Fri Nov 27

Lt. Edward Escamilla takes a group through the metal detector at the San Benito County Jail during an open house Nov.

Garden tests the waters

The Pinnacle - Fri Nov 27

Interested growers tour a garden of lettuce and spinach that has been irrigated with reclaimed water from the wastewater treatment plant.

Reader suspects city manager is the issue

Colusa County Sun Herald - Fri Nov 27

Does it make sense to the Colusa City Council that a city finance director, who has been working to clean everything up and applying for grants and getting this city our money due us, would leave for family reasons? Has anyone really looked into the issue of the morale in City Hall since this city manager has come on board? If anyone on the City ...

Man accused of sexual misconduct with minors at church

Free Lance - Wed Nov 25

The pastor's son at a local church has been arrested and charged on suspicion of sexual misconduct with two minors, according to court records and the sheriff's office.

Lights On Celebration set for Saturday

Free Lance - Wed Nov 25

The annual Lights On Celebration in downtown Hollister this weekend will be the largest in the 19-year history of the event, with a record 64 parade entries and dozens of entertainment options highlighting the start of the holiday season.

Moss Landing harbormaster recuperating after losing leg in motorcycle accident

Santa Cruz Sentinel - Wed Nov 25

Moss Landing Harbormaster, San Juan Bautista City Clerk and former Marina City Councilwoman Linda McIntyre was released from a San Jose hospital last week after losing a leg in a motorcycle accident Sept.

Rodrigues' attorney files appeal notice after sentencing

Times - Tue Nov 24

Former San Benito County sheriff's Sgt. Michael Rodrigues, who was sentenced Friday to a prison term of 60 years to life for raping three women between 1999 and 2006, has filed a notice of appeal with the San Benito County Courthouse.

Economics crucial with RDA project

Free Lance - Tue Nov 24

If taxpayer funds are involved, then city leaders must conduct an analysis of the net economic impact projected from proposals to develop the former Leatherback site, owned by the Hollister Redevelopment Agency, before handing over the property to a developer.

Christmas trees for the troops

Hollister Free Lance - Tue Nov 24

Bourdet's Christmas Trees in San Benito County once again will donate to the Trees for Troops program run by the National Christmas Tree Association.

Ten arrested during sweep operation

Free Lance - Mon Nov 23

The Hollister Police Department, San Benito County Probation Department and California Department of Corrections conducted a joint operation here Nov.