San Benito County Archives

Hollister High School alarm system triggers false active shooter alert, school to resume Friday

May 18, 2023 1:32 PM Lindsey Selzer, Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said there is not an active shooter incident at Hollister High School after a technical glitch…

California legislature approves loan program to prevent hospitals from closing

May 4, 2023 5:08 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Senate and Assembly have approved a bill that would prevent hospitals from closing throughout the state.…

San Benito Health Care District weighs Chapter 9 bankruptcy at upcoming meeting

May 4, 2023 11:28 AM Karl Cooke

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito Health Care District’s board of directors are considering whether to file a Chapter 9 bankruptcy case at…

Hollister City Council Member Rolan Resendiz issued “written reprimand” by fellow council members

May 15, 2023 11:43 AM Karl Cooke

HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council members voted in a 3-1 vote to issue a written reprimand to Rolan Resendiz for violating the…

San Benito County to host free May “Recycle Day” Event

May 15, 2023 1:11 PM Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Regional Agency will be hosting a Recycle Day event on…

CAL FIRE BEU gearing up for fire season

May 11, 2023 6:28 PM Calista Silva

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Fire season has been year-round in California for the last few years, and the weather is heating up, so CAL FIRE has…

CDC ends Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 and what that means for the Central Coast

May 11, 2023 5:45 PM Karl Cooke

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The CDC officially ended its public health emergency today for COVID-19. Tools for the virus, like vaccines and…

Gilroy man dies after crash on Highway 156 outside San Juan Bautista

May 10, 2023 3:03 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said a man died after crashing his car Tuesday night on Highway 156. According to…

FEMA releases guidelines on understanding your determination letter

May 8, 2023 12:11 PM Derrick Ow

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency released guidelines on Monday morning to help residents impacted by the…

Prescribed burn underway in San Benito County

May 8, 2023 1:19 PM Derrick Ow

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you happen to see smoke in the Fremont’s Peak area, it is part of a prescribed burn that CAL FIRE BEU is…

Students become champions at the Gifted Games

May 7, 2023 3:03 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, more than 400 students with disabilities from 20 schools in San Benito and southern Santa Clara counties…

Salinas man killed after two-vehicle crash outside Hollister

May 5, 2023 4:36 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol said that a man is dead and two others were injured after a two-vehicle crash near…

San Juan Bautista Rib Cook-Off helping beef up town’s economy

May 5, 2023 10:31 AM Karl Cooke

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Parking was already full as people came to enjoy the 18th annual San Juan Bautista Rib Cook-Off. Crowds like…

Hollister Fire to have monthly CPR classes

May 4, 2023 1:21 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Fire Department announced on Thursday that they will be offering monthly CPR classes to community members.…

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for California residents who were affected by recent winter storms and floods

May 1, 2023 11:01 AM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Californians who have lost work as a result of the winter storms that took place in February and March may be…

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital approves line of credit to fight to stay open

April 28, 2023 6:40 PM Katie Nicora

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The fight to keep the only hospital in San Benito County continues. The fate of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is…

San Benito County Sheriff’s Office collecting feedback using Axon’s MY90 Feedback Tool

April 27, 2023 4:47 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office announced that they will be using My90 which is a new community engagement tool…

Hollister Police Department to host a children’s bike rodeo

April 27, 2023 5:59 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Police Department will be hosting a children’s bike rodeo on Sunday May 7. The bike rodeo will take place…

Hollister Police investigating drive-by shooting

April 25, 2023 1:03 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police say nobody was injured after shots were fired during a drive-by Monday night. The shooting occurred on…

Highway 25 construction project set to take place on Thursday

April 23, 2023 11:25 AM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Drivers who use Highway 25 during the week will be expecting delays on Thursday. CHP Hollister-Gilroy said that a…

San Benito County Sheriff rooted in Oakland even after Athletics reported move to Las Vegas

April 20, 2023 4:49 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- In Oakland, the highest law of the land is, or was, the Athletics up until they tore the hearts out of loyal fans…

Disaster Recovery Center opens up in Hollister

April 20, 2023 4:22 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A local assistance center in Hollister will be turning into a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. The center will be located…

Here’s how farmworkers can get federal storm relief

April 19, 2023 12:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV)- Historic winter storms devastated agriculture fields and left ranchers and farmers without a way to make ends meet.…

Two cases leads to two guns off the streets in San Benito County

April 19, 2023 11:04 AM Ricardo Tovar

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said that they made recovered two guns and several controlled substances…

Hollister councilmember Rick Perez found guilty of misconduct, city council votes against disciplinary action for now

April 17, 2023 11:09 AM Karl Cooke, Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 18, 2023 AT 11:14 AM- Tensions were high during Monday night’s Hollister City Council meeting.…

Tax Deadline extended for areas in San Benito County

April 18, 2023 10:29 AM Karl Cooke

HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- San Benito County is home to one of the many local assistance centers across the central coast. Many resources are…

USDA announces approval of disaster snap benefits for California Disaster Areas

March 15, 2023 6:20 PM Nataly Gutierrez, Derrick Ow

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV): Families in Pajaro are looking for answers as they continue to look for help after the flooding forced them out of their…

Tree falls on a vehicle, blocks Aromos Road

April 7, 2023 4:05 PM Ricardo Tovar

AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Our reporter on the scene says she sees a large tree that fell on the 200 block of Aromas Road. She said the tree fell on…

Dozens flock from Pajaro to FEMA assistance center

April 6, 2023 11:18 AM Nataly Gutierrez

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Dozens of families who live in Pajaro came to Veteran’s Hall in Watsonville to apply for FEMA assistance. Olga…

FEMA to open disaster recovery center in Watsonville

April 6, 2023 10:52 AM Ricardo Tovar

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 6, 2023 AT 1:20 PM- Monterey County officials announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency…

Federal aid finally approved for Central Coast flood victims

April 4, 2023 10:59 AM Karl Cooke

MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Federal help is finally coming to Central Coast counties. Late Monday night, President Joe Biden signed a…

Small Business Administration going to help out local businesses with disaster assistance

April 4, 2023 3:23 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, (KION-TV)- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California…

Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration, federal aid coming to Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties

April 3, 2023 7:31 PM Derrick Ow

WASHINGTON (KION-TV)- President Joe Biden has officially signed a major disaster declaration on Tuesday night that will help the community of Pajaro.…

Man arrested after leading deputies on a dirt bike chase

April 2, 2023 3:07 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 39-year-old man is behind bars after he led deputies on a dirt bike chase that ended on the river bank of the San…

San Benito County resource fair scheduled for those impacted by January, March storms

March 30, 2023 8:37 AM Victor Guzman

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Community Food Bank of San Benito is hosting a resource fair for those impacted by the January and March…

Hollister woman arrested on felony animal cruelty charges

March 30, 2023 4:47 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday afternoon, Hollister Police Animal Control Officers announced they have arrested Ritsuko Nakaya as she was…

Governor Newsom requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for storm relief

March 28, 2023 4:59 PM Ricardo Tovar

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Newsom announced Tuesday that he would continue his efforts to seek aid for communities negatively impacted by…

Bar fight stopped in Hollister, brass knuckles and loaded gun recovered

March 27, 2023 12:51 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said they responded to a bar fight downtown on Friday. When police arrived a man ran around the corner…

Deputies: Two kidnapped Stockton girls rescued in San Benito County

March 24, 2023 5:00 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said that two kidnapped children were rescued after an enforcement stop…

Family at Lovers Lane shows KION storm damages

March 22, 2023 11:41 AM Karl Cooke

HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Lovers Lane is cleaning up after the most recent round of rain. At least the fifth flood warning this year was…

Hazel Hawkins Hospital withdraws Warn Act Notices

December 19, 2022 6:18 PM Derrick Ow

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 21, 2023 AT 11:00 AM- Hazel Hopkins Hospital announced that they will be withdrawing their Worker…

Evacuation warnings issued and school closures for San Benito County

March 9, 2023 12:19 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- San Benito County has issued flood watches, evacuation orders and school closures. Evacuation Warnings: San…

Gang member arrested in Hollister found with butterfly knife and drugs

March 10, 2023 4:12 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said that they arrested a known gang member they previously warned to not drive on a suspended driver’s…

Two elderly women saved from apartment fire in Hollister

March 9, 2023 10:31 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said an apartment fire on the 1000 block of Nash Road broke out around 6:34 p.m. on Wednesday. Police…

3.8 Earthquake in San Benito County

March 7, 2023 6:50 AM Mickey Adams

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 3.8 magnitude earthquake could be felt at 6:33 AM on Tuesday morning according to the USGS. The epicenter was…

Hollister Police Animal Care & Services rescue and find homes for 13 abandoned puppies

March 6, 2023 6:15 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Thirteen little fur babies were rescued after being abandoned in a crate in San Benito County. After posting that these…

San Benito County denied receiving FEMA assistance after winter storms

March 3, 2023 5:40 PM Nataly Gutierrez

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV): A significant hurdle for people in San Benito County needing help after the flooding in early…

Explosions at Hollister homeless camp prompt police response

March 3, 2023 10:37 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police arrived at the 500 block of Egret Lane for reports of an explosion. Officers found several tents nearby…

Lovers Lane closed after early morning flooding

March 1, 2023 6:20 AM Mickey Adams

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 1, 2023 AT 5:49 PM: CHP Hollister-Gilroy confirmed that Lovers Lane is still closed after flooding that…

Suspect in Hollister Round Table stand off incident identified by police

February 28, 2023 4:01 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office says that they arrested a man, who is possibly armed, inside the Round Table in…