Diocese of Monterey working to move Mass to livestream
The Diocese of Monterey said that it will be suspending all public masses and working to make Mass available in a livestream…
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First coronavirus death in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 3/18/20: A man in his 60s is the first to die from COVID-19 in San Benito County, according to the county…
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San Benito County issues shelter in place, confirms new case
San Benito County Officials announced that they are issuing a shelter in place order, following several Bay Area counties and Santa Cruz…
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City of Hollister to issue shelter in place
UPDATE 9:40 p.m., 3/16/20 – The City of Hollister is the latest to announce a “shelter-in-place” order to curb the spread of coronavirus. The action…
Continue Reading City offices in Hollister closing to public
The City of Hollister announced Monday that its offices are now closed to the public until further…
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San Benito County confirms another coronavirus case
Officials with the San Benito County Health Department confirm another case of coronavirus. Currently, the only other information they can provide is…
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Teenager beaten nearly unconscious in Hollister gang attack
HOLLISTER, Calif. A 16-year old teenager is recovering from traumatic injuries after being the victim of what police describe as a vicious gang…
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Here’s a break down of how Central Coast counties are handling the coronavirus situation
It’s hard to escape the word coronavirus the past few weeks. Like the entire nation, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties are dealing with…
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Psychologist says fear is not the answer to Coronavirus
Dr. Scott Lingen is simply seeing the tip of the iceberg at his practice. “I have people that are now having their sessions on Skype because they…
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Hazel Hawkins Hospital sets up triage tent to prepare for coronavirus
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has set up a triage tent in preparation for potential future coronavirus…
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Man arrested in connection to thefts from unlocked vehicles in Hollister
Hollister police are looking for a man who they say stole from unlocked…
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Hollister man dies in crash on Fairview Road
The California Highway Patrol is on scene of a deadly crash where a car slammed into a pole early Friday…
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San Benito County votes “no” to new development along Highway 101
Andy Hsia-Coron wore a bright yellow “No on K” button proudly, Wednesday. The Aromas resident is credited with leading a group against development…
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Fellow officers raising money for family of Monterey County Probation officer killed in crash
The CHP confirms that officers are investigating a fatal…
Continue Reading Two coronavirus patients from San Benito County recovered
San Benito County health officials announced Wednesday that two people who were diagnosed with coronavirus in the county have…
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Man revived after apparent overdose with help of San Benito County Deputy
A man was revived after an apparent overdose in San Benito…
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Five Candidates Seeking San Benito County District 2 Supervisor Seat
A big race in San Benito County is for District 2 Supervisor after current supervisor is set to retire. “It’s a huge district geographically, its…
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The Race for San Benito County Supervisor District 5
First time candidate Bea Gonzales is hoping to make a change in San Benito County District 5. “I’m not happy with the current state of affairs in…
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Political newcomer challenges incumbent for San Benito County District 1 Supervisor seat
San Benito County Supervisor, Mark Medina is seeking a re-election for San Benito County District 1. “Well, I ran three years ago. I ran for the…
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Measure K would bring future commercial growth to San Benito County
The debate over commercial growth in San Benito County was a highly discussed topic over the last year. In September, the board of supervisors…
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Hollister city council set to vote on censure of two council members Tuesday
The Hollister City Council is set to vote on the censure of two council members at its meeting Tuesday…
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Former Raiderette discovers long-lost sister after 45 years through online DNA test
For most of her life, Hollister resident and former Raiderette, Susie Sanchez only knew she had two siblings. Then after more than 40 years, she made…
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake south of Tres Pinos Wednesday night
TRES PINOS, Calif. (KION) A Magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck the Central Coast Wednesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The…
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San Benito County officials hold town hall as Fentanyl, opioid overdose deaths increase
In the wake of an increase of Fentanyl and opioid-related overdose deaths locally, the San Benito County Opioid Task Force is holding a town…
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Flu leads to visitor restrictions at Hollister medical facilities
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Flu concerns are leading to temporary visitor restrictions at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Mabie Skilled Nursing…
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15-year-old arrested for attempted murder in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Five days after a Hollister teen was shot, police have made an arrest. A 15-year-old is accused in the January 31 shooting…
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Watsonville city worker arrested for sexual assault
The City of Watsonville has put out a notice to parents advising them that a city employee has been arrested following an investigation into the…
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Hollister pharmacy runs out of face masks, hand sanitizer amid coronavirus fears
A pharmacy in Hollister says face masks and hand sanitizer sales have shot up amid concerns over the novel…
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Two coronavirus cases confirmed in San Benito County
Two cases of the 2019-Novel Coronavirus are confirmed in San Benito County, according to the county’s Health and Human Services Agency on…
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Hollister juvenile arrested on suspicion of giving Xanax to minors
A Hollister juvenile is in the San Benito County Juvenile Hall facing charges related to giving drugs to…
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USGS reports 3.1 earthquake northeast of Hollister
The USGS reports that there was a 3.1 magnitude earthquake northeast of Hollister Tuesday…
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Crews rescue special needs child who climbed backstop
A special needs child was rescued by police after she climbed a softball backstop and got…
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Projectile suspect makes first court appearance
Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the man suspected of hitting cars with glass marbles on Monterey and San Benito County…
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Drivers at ease after arrest of suspect in Prunedale projectile investigation
Rattled nerves has marked the commute through Prunedale.…
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Will Measure K stop land development on portion of San Benito County if rejected?
A controversial proposal over land development along Highway 101 near San Juan Bautista is just a couple months away from hitting the ballot, but…
Continue Reading Hollister council member censured for inappropriate comments, other censures tabled
Three Hollister city council members are facing censures at Tuesday’s council meeting at 6 p.m.…
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CHP: Driver of big rig leads officers on chase on Highway 101
The driver of a tractor was arrested after the CHP said he led officers on a chase on Highway…
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Father of kidnapped child shows long history of suspected criminal activity
Brian Sellen, the man suspected of kidnapping his 1-year-old daughter in Santa Cruz, shows a long history of suspected criminal…
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Live release rate increasing at Hollister Police Animal Care and Services
Hollister Police Animal Care and Services said shelter statistics from last year show a large improvement over the last few…
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Central Coast high school football players prepare for all-star game
High school football players around the Central Coast are preparing for Friday night’s all-star…
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San Benito County Sheriff’s Office sees county-wide problem with abandoned, illegally parked vehicles
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said abandoned and illegally parked vehicles have become a problem around the…
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San Benito County sex offender arrested for allegedly having child porn
A registered sex offender in San Benito County was arrested for allegedly having child pornography after a law enforcement received a tip from Yahoo…
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Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Aromas early Monday
A Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake hit the Aromas area just before 3:00 a.m. Monday morning. According to the USGS, it happened about 2 miles east-southeast…
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Illegal marijuana grow found in San Benito County after report of assault
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found an illegal marijuana grow after a report of an assault last…
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San Benito County sees 30% increase in flu cases in December
San Benito County has seen a 30% increase in flu cases in…
Continue Reading Small Earthquakes hit west of San Juan Bautista early Tuesday
San Juan Bautista, Calif. (KION) – A couple of small earthquakes struck San Benito county early Tuesday morning. According to the USGS the first…
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Hollister fined nearly $200K for releasing tomato processing wastewater into river
The city of Hollister has agreed to pay $181,110 to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for releasing about 38,500 gallons of…
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Crash near Bloomfield Ave leaves at least one person dead
At least one person has died following a crash near Bloomfield Avenue between Gilroy and Hollister Thursday…
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Victim identified in deadly Hollister hit-and-run
Hollister residents are concerned for their safety after a 20-year-old woman was killed in a hit and run Monday…
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