Family safe after morning fire in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – A house fire in Hollister left a family without a home, and grieving the loss of their pets. According to Hollister Fire,…
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Bridging the digital divide, free internet access for migrant families in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) On Friday, South Valley Internet connected migrant communities in Hollister by providing free internet access. Since the age…
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Vehicle Pursuit Arrests in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department has arrested 2 suspects following a brief vehicle pursuit on Wednesday, May 28th. In addition to the 2 suspects being…
Continue Reading Suspicious Death Investigation in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department is asking for your help in their investigation into a suspicious death. Police say that 43 year old Juan Jose Meza…
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One person dead in fatal crash in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man is dead after colliding with another vehicle along State Route 25 near Shore Road. According to the…
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Hollister City Manager met with a “vote of no confidence” by Fire Fighters Association
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Hollister Fire Fighters Association sent a letter to City Manager David Mirrione Tuesday that denied confidence in…
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San Benito River Cleanup Progress in Hollister
Hollister police announced that their 3 day clean up efforts in the Hollister city portion of the San Benito River has been completed. Police working…
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Off Grid Farming at Hollister’s Suncoast Organic Farm
The only farm bakery and brewery to run entirely on solar power in California is right here on the central coast. Hollister’s Suncoast Organic Farm…
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San Benito County approves chief position for new fire district creation
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – San Benito County is on the path to creating a new fire district, but it must find a fire chief first to move the…
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Hollister High’s ‘Hank’ makes it into the top four of western region high school mascot competition
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — What began as 64 high school mascots competing in The64.com National Mascot Tournament’s western division, has…
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Fire Protection District negotiations end in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Hollister’s City Council is moving on from negotiations with the city of San Juan Bautista and San Benito County over a…
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Hollister Police Searching for Stabbing Suspect
Hollister Police are asking for the community’s help in their search for a suspect connected to a stabbing. On April 25th, officers responded to a…
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Hollister set traffic meeting for San Benito Street roadway treatment
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — The City of Hollister is hosting a virtual meeting on Thursday focused on traffic calming on San Benito Street. Hollister…
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Hollister PD investigating auto parts burglary
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – A Hollister business owner got an unpleasant surprise when a man broke into his auto store, stealing expensive equipment.…
Continue Reading Hollister Returns to Negotiations in Fire Services Contract
The city of Hollister is returning to the table after hearing counter offers from the city of San Juan Bautista and San Benito County at their…
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Hollister begins West Gateway Roundabout project this month
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Hollister is beginning the first steps in its West Gateway Roundabout project this month. The project is…
Continue Reading New proposed terms being reviewed for fire protection services in San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council will overlook a new proposal for fire protection services for San Benito County. The Fire…
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Hollister Independence Rally returns this July in a two-day event
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister is ready to welcome back its annual Independence Bike Rally after an eight-year hiatus. This July 4th &…
Continue Reading Hollister City Council hold special meeting to discuss fire protection services agreement
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Friday night, the City of Hollister continued discussions surrounding the future of fire protection services in the…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital notified of potential nationwide terror threat targeting hospitals
HOLLISTER, Calif (KION-TV) – On Thursday, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was notified about a potential terror threat targeting mid-sized U.S.…
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Tensions run high over fire service at San Benito County special meeting
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated: 1:20 p.m. Heated disruptions and tensions between supervisors ran high as the San Benito County Board…
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City of Hollister is looking to create an entertainment district
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council hopes to designate an area of the city as an entertainment district with several directions…
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Two people being sought in Hollister rabbit abandonment
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two people are being sought after abandoning two rabbits in a cage before the Hollister Animal Shelter. On March 9,…
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Future funding at risk for San Benito food bank, push to affirm state’s CalFood program budget
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Community Food Bank of San Benito County and El Nopal Bakery in Hollister urge state lawmakers to affirm the…
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3 people treated in chemical leak incident in Gilroy
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Three people were treated for potential exposure after a chemical leak in south Gilroy on Wednesday morning. According to…
Continue Reading City Council rescinds resolution protecting Hollister Fire positions
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Hollister City Council has voted to rescinds a resolution that would protect Hollister Fire staff from potential…
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The CHP identifies three people killed in Gilroy accident Tuesday
GILROY, Calif., (KION-TV) — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Hollister-Gilroy is still investigating a deadly crash on Tuesday night slightly…
Continue Reading Hollister City Council approves return of Independence Bike Rally
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — Hollister City Council has unanimously approved the return of the Independence Bike Rally for this year during a special…
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Drones assist Hollister Police in locating a suspect who fled
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police announced Friday that, with the help of a drone, they were able to locate a suspect, 31-year-old Luis…
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December holiday events round-up for the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Here’s a list of holiday events that are happening near you, organized by county. Monterey County December 6, 3-7…
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Hollister to welcome a new vice mayor over the next few weeks; Hollister City Council
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Hollister voted to change its vice mayor seat over at least the next few weeks. In Hollister’s city…
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Road closed in Hollister over police activity; Hollister Police
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police announced Tuesday afternoon that San Jose Police are conducting a “police activity” on the 600 block…
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Deadly crash in Gilroy Thursday night; CHP
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Hollister-Gilroy announced that they are investigating a deadly crash that happened Thursday night around 8:49…
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Measure X approved for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital’s lease-to-own agreement
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The San Benito Health Care District (the “District”) announced Monday that Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital’s…
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Hollister’s newest mayor addresses key challenges from crumbling roads to public safety and bike rally concerns
HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County elections office is reporting Roxanne Stephens has the lead. “I was full of a bunch of…
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2024 local race winners; Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Stay up to date with the 2024 local races along the Central Coast. We will continue to update the projected…
Continue Reading Two people dead in a crash on Highway 25 Monday; CHP
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP Hollister/Gilroy confirmed Monday that a deadly crash involving two people on Highway 25 south of Bloomfield…
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San Benito County moving forward with a new encampment clean up ordinance
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)-The homeless crisis in San Benito County. County leaders discussing multiple topics from the new encampment ordinance to…
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San Benito County community gathers to discuss pros and cons of Measure A
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Some local farmers and residents gathered to protest measure A. It’s a measure that could reshape land use…
Continue Reading Hollister conducts a fire district study
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Hollister is looking into forming a joint powers authority to study the city’s fire district feasibility.…
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No cost flu vaccinations offered throughout October in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Health Department announced Tuesday that it will be offering no cost flu vaccination clinics…
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PG&E alerts customers about utility scammers on the rise
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): PG&E customers are extra vigilant because the company said utility scammers are increasing this…
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County of San Benito discussing Joint Powers Authority for the possible creation of a fire district
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) – San Benito County is considering forming a joint powers authority on Tuesday to discuss creating a fire district…
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Hollister City Council to consider bringing back bike rally after seven years
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — After voters in Hollister chose to bring back the city’s motorcycle rally seven years ago, the city is still…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
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San Benito County supervisors approves to put J-P-A measure on November ballot for the future of Hazel Hawkins
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – The future of the Hazel Hawkins hospital continues. Tuesday morning, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved…
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Central Coast counties impacted by global CrowdStrike outages
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The massive CrowdStrike outage paralyzing airlines and other businesses across the world has impacted local county…
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Hollister antique biplane overturned at Hollister airport Thursday morning
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to Hollister Mayor Mia Casey, an antique biplane landed on the runway at Hollister Airport on Thursday…
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One person killed in Hollister crash, vehicle found severely crushed around traffic light pole
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police had to shut down a portion of Hillcrest Road near Highway 25 after a deadly crash on Tuesday night.…
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Tourists head back home from the Central Coast after holiday weekend
MONTEREY, Calif.(KION-TV): A lot of people traveled this Fourth of July weekend. KION’s Nataly is checking in with travelers who are coming back home…
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