San Benito County Archives – Page 2 of 25

Balconies Caves reopen at Pinnacles National Park

June 29, 2021 1:55 PM Avery Johnson

After being closed for more than a year, the Balconies Caves at Pinnacles National Park have…

The Stonewall Uprising: How one event sparked the gay rights movement

June 28, 2021 8:09 PM Stephanie Aceves

The Stonewall Uprising occurred on June 28th, 1969 and would mark the beginning of the gay rights movement across the U.S. and the entire world.…

Hollister Fire Department shares firework alternatives ahead of 4th of July

June 28, 2021 10:51 PM Avery Johnson

Due to concerns surrounding fireworks this year and the cancellation of many Central Coast events, the Hollister Fire Department is sharing firework…

Central Coast cities guidelines for fireworks

June 28, 2021 11:40 AM Jonathan Sarabia

In California only safe and sane fireworks can be sold starting Monday, until July 6th. However, only certain areas on the Central Coast are allowed…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for June 25th-26th

June 25, 2021 10:26 AM Zach McIntyre

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY | SCOTTS VALLEY | FRIDAY 5-8PM Everybody knows the best grub comes from food trucks! Well, in Scotts Valley…

Eric Taylor sworn in as new San Benito County Sheriff

June 25, 2021 2:01 PM Avery Johnson

There is a new Sheriff in town in San Benito…

CalFire: Vegetation fire burning off Panoche Road in San Benito County fully contained

June 23, 2021 2:20 PM Victor Guzman

CalFire units are on scene of a vegetation fire burning off Panoche Road in San Benito County.…

Central Coast residents are relieved as federal moratorium is extended

June 24, 2021 6:31 PM Jonathan Sarabia

A sign or relief for many residents across the Central Coast as the Biden administration extends the federal eviction moratorium for another…

Biden administration extends federal eviction ban through July

June 24, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Bahney, CNN Business and Kevin Liptak, CNN The Biden administration extended the federal ban on evictions that was set to expire at the end…

Hollister shopping center construction moves forward

June 21, 2021 6:13 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Local leaders said a new shopping Center in Hollister aimed to keep the local economy going strong. Some residents took to social media, questioning…

Person arrested following road rage incident

June 19, 2021 5:28 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A suspect was booked into the San Benito County Jail following a road rage incident Friday night.…

Cal Fire assisting in battle against Willow Fire with air support

June 18, 2021 7:56 PM Josh Kristianto

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) For fire crews, winds are causing concern going into the weekend after a full day of fighting the Willow Fire on Thursday in…

Over 800 residents near Hollister without power

June 16, 2021 9:20 PM Dominoe Ibarra, Carina Nocon

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 6/17/21 5:58 a.m. All power has been restored for residents, according to PG&E’s outage map. UPDATE 6/16/21 10:47…

Hollister water parks reopen as temperatures heat up

June 16, 2021 11:39 AM Jocelyn Ortega

Water parks are beginning to reopen just in time for warmer…

How to keep cool as toasty temps hit the Central Coast

June 15, 2021 11:22 AM Erika Bratten

Toasty temperatures will make their mark across the Central Coast this week. With a heatwave on our doorstep, the National Weather…

Governor Gavin Newsom unveils “California Dream Vacations” incentive for vaccinated Californians

June 14, 2021 9:58 AM Victor Guzman

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — The push for vaccinations goes beyond cash prizes as Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an incentive that would…

Fire Official: 2021 Fire Season declared in Monterey, San Benito Counties

June 11, 2021 2:17 PM Avery Johnson

Fire season has officially begun in Monterey and San Benito Counties, according to Cal Fire…

Hollister Mayor: Ross, TJ Maxx, Dutch Bros expected to come to new shopping center

June 11, 2021 12:51 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez provided and update on a new shopping center in the city in a Facebook…

Hollister man arrested for allegedly vandalizing vehicles with knife, saying he was going to ‘kill someone’

June 10, 2021 1:30 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister police said a man has been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing multiple vehicles with a knife and threatening to kill his…

Less than a week before state reopening, Californians express uncertainty

June 9, 2021 11:39 AM Jonathan Sarabia

As the reopening date for California approaches, there is still some uncertainty when it comes to masking and social distancing…