Tag: san benito county
Virus casualty was a beloved cowboy
Ken Machado, a Morgan Hill native who lived in Paicines for about the last 20 years, was the first San Benito County resident to die with the COVID-19 illness, according to his family and friends.
$15K reward offered in traffic projectile case
Authorities are offering a cash reward for information leading to the prosecution of the person or people who throughout 2019 have thrown objects at dozens of moving cars along Highways 156 and 101 through San Benito and Monterey counties.
San Jose man dies in collision with alleged drunk driver
A San Jose man was pronounced dead at the scene of a Jan. 2 traffic accident on Highway 25 near Bolsa Road, according to authorities. A Hollister man who was driving another vehicle involved in the accident was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Kitchens returns to court in August
The July 16 preliminary hearing for Neil Kitchens, a former Republican candidate for state assembly District 30 accused of five felonies related to voter fraud and forgery, has been delayed until mid-August.
One killed, 5 injured in collision
A 22-year-old Gilroy woman died in an early morning traffic accident at a busy intersection in San Benito County July 20, according to authorities.
Rodeo a rip-snorting success
The event was resurrected after a 60-year hiatus, and rodeo organizer Erik Martin was happy and relieved as the first day came...
Two pot busts exceed $7 million in total street value
Authorities in recent weeks made two major busts on illegal marijuana grows in southern San Benito County.
Gavilan President Kinsella announces retirement
Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella has announced he will retire near the end of June 2016, the official announced by email.
Alejo proposes to ban ‘Redskins’ as school mascot in Calif.
Assemblyman Luis Alejo has proposed a bill aiming to ban the use of "Redskins" as a mascot in California public schools.
Highway 101 work to ease safety concerns near Red Barn
For South County and Hollister residents, the commute to Monterey County and the route to flea markets at the iconic Red Barn off Highway 101 just got safer.
