San Benito County Archives

Hollister Police on the hunt for alleged gas thieves and vandals

January 6, 2022 7:02 AM Carina Nocon

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) The Hollister Police Department is looking for multiple suspects who are accused of stealing fuel and vandalizing a gas pump…

CA mortgage relief program available for homeowners who’ve fallen behind on payment

January 5, 2022 2:50 PM Melody Waintal

The California Mortgage Relief Program is now accepting applications to help homeowners that have fallen behind on their housing…

California adopts water restrictions as drought drags on

January 4, 2022 3:02 PM Associated Press

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians won’t be able to water their lawns for 48 hours after rainstorms…

New California law changes liability for out-of-control prescribed burns

January 4, 2022 1:22 PM Lisa Principi

Dozens of new California laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, including a law adding legal protections for those who manage prescribed burns.…

Signal upgrade on Dec. 31, remember to rescan your TV in the new year

December 27, 2021 10:47 AM Melody Waintal

We are updating our signals on Fremont Peak and Mt Toro on Friday Dec. 31 at…

Central Coast New Year baby twins are born in separate years

January 1, 2022 4:45 PM Victor Guzman

Natividad staff said the chances of a set of twins being born on different days, months and years is about one in two…

What to do if you can’t get an appointment for a COVID test

December 30, 2021 2:34 PM Lisa Principi

It’s a throwback to the early days of the pandemic. Long lines for COVID testing across California, and limited appointments online. Monterey County…

California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge

December 28, 2021 2:58 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections. The state dashboard…

CDC issues new guidelines on isolating if you test positive

December 27, 2021 3:52 PM Melody Waintal

The Centers for Disease Control is shortening the recommended time for individuals isolating who test positive for COVID-19.…

Police departments deliver holiday gifts across the Central Coast

December 24, 2021 11:44 AM Melody Waintal

Rain or shine, these Police departments were out in the community this week delivering their Christmas…

Deadly head-on crash in Hollister on Highway 156

December 20, 2021 2:51 PM Melody Waintal

A 53-year-old man died in a car crash ongoing eastbound Highway 156 near San Felipe Road on Friday around 7 p.m., according to California Highway…

TikTok “violent school threat” trend has Central Coast high schools on high alert

December 16, 2021 5:28 PM Melody Waintal

A viral TikTok trend #december17 has students, parents, and districts…

Who’s enforcing the statewide mask mandate?

December 15, 2021 11:48 AM Lisa Principi

A statewide mask mandate has returned to California, regardless of vaccination status.…

Police arrest suspect threatening students at San Benito High School

December 7, 2021 1:05 PM Melody Waintal

Hollister Police arrested 14-year-old San Benito High School student accused of threatening other students through social media.…

Are turkeys more expensive? Here’s what we found out from a local farmer

November 23, 2021 11:51 AM Stephanie Aceves

Thanksgiving is only days away and people are making their last-minute turkey purchases for the holidays but are there enough turkeys?…

How the new redistricting draft could affect Monterey County ag workers

November 23, 2021 11:38 AM Lisa Principi

Monterey County leaders are expressing disappointment over a redistricting draft that would essentially split the Salinas Valley in half.…

Family issues statement after children of former Hollister Police Sgt. shot, one killed

November 21, 2021 8:23 PM Lisa Principi, Melody Waintal

Former Hollister Police Sergeant’s family issued a statement after their son and nephew were shot while riding on their skateboards at a skate park…

Vigil held for son and nephew of former Hollister Police Sergeant

November 22, 2021 7:55 PM Stephanie Aceves

On Monday night, a vigil was held at the Hollister Police Department in honor of the two children and nephew who were shot in a skate park in…

Central Coast leaders share concerns over ‘absurd and mindboggling’ redistricting boundary draft

November 18, 2021 4:28 PM Victor Guzman

San Benito and Monterey County leaders expressed disappointment over a current draft from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission that shows…

List of places to throw away needles and medication in San Benito County

November 18, 2021 3:12 PM Melody Waintal

San Benito County is offering several drop-off options to residents with needles or medications ready for…

Monterey County Board of Supervisors discusses plan to reduce homelessness

November 16, 2021 12:00 PM Stephanie Aceves

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will discuss the “Lead Me Home” plan, a five-year plan to reduce homelessness in Monterey and San Benito…

Deadly crash in Hollister on San Felipe Road

November 12, 2021 7:44 AM Taryn Mitchell, Melody Waintal

rivers can expect delays this morning heading Northbound on San Felipe Road at McCloskey…

PG&E prepares for more wet weather on the Central Coast

November 8, 2021 11:28 AM Lisa Principi

Another wet storm is on the way to the Central Coast tonight, and Pacific Gas & Electric is preparing for more possible…

Man arrested for vandalizing city planters in Hollister

November 5, 2021 9:32 PM Sarah Rosenthal

A man in Hollister was arrested for causing around $3,000 worth of damage to city planters.…

Special Municipal Election held to fill vacant Hollister council seat

November 2, 2021 11:14 AM Stephanie Aceves

On November 2nd, the City of Hollister is holding a special municipal election after councilwoman Honor Spencer resigned her position. …

San Benito County Sheriff hosts Brazilians Jiu-Jitsu training for staff

November 1, 2021 12:13 PM Melody Waintal

San Benito County Sheriff hosted a martial arts training for their staff and law enforcement partners with Gracie Brazilian…

Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief to retire

October 28, 2021 5:15 PM Melody Waintal

Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief Ian Larkin announced his retirement. His last day will be Nov. 5, 2021.…

Newsom appoints Elizabeth “Betsy” Dirks to San Benito County District 1 Supervisor

October 28, 2021 4:30 PM Victor Guzman

Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Elizabeth “Betsy” Dirks to represent District 1 for San Benito…

Central Coast 2021 Halloween Guide

October 27, 2021 1:35 PM Melody Waintal

Halloween festivities are kicking off this weekend and this year we’re giving you a look at all of the events taking place across Monterey, San…

Hollister police confiscate ghost gun

October 23, 2021 5:54 PM Amelia Rosenberg

Officers with the Hollister Police Department confiscated a ghost gun Friday…

11-year-old hospitalized from Spring Grove School tests positive for COVID-19

October 20, 2021 6:24 PM Melody Waintal

Spring Grove School sixth-grader was taken from a local hospital to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford after testing positive for…

Central Coast prepares to vaccinate children for COVID-19

October 20, 2021 11:14 AM Jonathan Sarabia

The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be made available for children ages 5 to…

Lockdown lifted after report of “suspicious activity” at Rancho San Justo School

October 15, 2021 12:03 PM Victor Guzman

Hollister Police say a search of Rancho San Justo School in Hollister is underway after reports of “suspicious activity” forced the school to be…

Semi-truck accident leaves 70,000 pounds of grapes on Highway 101

October 13, 2021 7:26 AM Carina Nocon

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) Right now, traffic is backed up on Highway 101 northbound after a big rig turned over, spilling 70,000 pounds of…

Fire reported behind an elementary school in San Juan Bautista

October 11, 2021 4:27 PM Melody Waintal

Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki reported that a transformer blew up, which caused the fire near San Juan School in San Juan…

Power shuts off in parts of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara County

October 11, 2021 10:56 AM Melody Waintal

Planned shutoffs started Monday morning at 7 a.m. and are expected to last to Tuesday until 10 p.m. However, due to wind advisories, more areas might…

What to do when your power is out

October 11, 2021 3:57 PM Melody Waintal

Whether it’s a planned power shutoff or an unforeseen outage, depending on your power company, you can find out what it is.…

Second round of Golden State Stimulus checks to go out this week

October 7, 2021 1:24 PM Melody Waintal

Two-third of Californias are eligible for the Golden State Stimulus checks that are supposed to be rolling out into your bank accounts this…

Central Coast schools prepare for state vaccine mandate for students

October 1, 2021 11:54 AM Lisa Principi

Dr. Deneen Guss, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools, said the county is preparing to host vaccine clinics for students in preparation for the…

County fair returns to San Benito

October 1, 2021 4:38 PM Jonathan Sarabia

Santa Cruz Police, alongside Watsonville, made changes to the types of restraint that officers can use while out in the field, including banning…

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for in-person school

October 1, 2021 10:49 AM Melody Waintal

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced there will be a state mandate requiring students and staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend in-person instruction.…

One person dead after car crashes into semi-truck in Hollister

September 27, 2021 1:03 AM Carina Nocon, Melody Waintal

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) One person is dead after a fatal crash that happened on Fairview Lane and Lisa Road Sunday night around 7:30 p.m. …

A breakdown of the CDC tier system for community transmission

September 26, 2021 11:00 AM Max Tarlton

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) — When the pandemic began, California created their blueprint for a safer economy with the metric tier system. That system…

Hollister Pollice arrest the suspect from afternoon shooting

September 22, 2021 6:54 PM Melody Waintal

Hollister Police arrested a suspect for attempting to murder a 30-year-old male Tuesday…

Hollister Police: One person hurt in afternoon shooting on Fourth Street

September 21, 2021 5:05 PM Victor Guzman

One person is being treated at a local hospital after a shooting in Hollister that happened at the 1400 block of Fourth…

San Benito County takes additional steps to provide transparency to voters

September 14, 2021 10:55 PM Stephanie Aceves

When all polls closed after 8 p.m., the Downtown Hollister voting center is allowing people to visit the location as they process the ballots.…

Where to vote in-person for the recall election on the Central Coast

September 13, 2021 1:49 PM Victor Guzman

The 2021 Gubernatorial Recall election is well underway across California as voters will decide whether or not to remove Gavin Newsom from…

San Benito County voting centers are now open

September 12, 2021 11:37 AM Stephanie Aceves

San Benito County elections announced that their in-person voting centers opened on September 11th.…

What to do if you don’t have recall ballot that was sent in the mail

September 12, 2021 11:22 AM Max Tarlton

If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail or if you can’t find the ballot you’ve received, it’s too late to get the ballot re sent. However,…

Central Coast events commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11

September 6, 2021 11:55 AM Victor Guzman

Many cities and law enforcement agencies take time each year to remember lives lost due to the horrific attacks and the impact it has had on…