San Benito County Archives

CAL FIRE eight day perscribed burn planned for Fremont Peak Area

June 16, 2023 4:34 PM Ricardo Tovar

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE announced that they will hold a multi-day prescribed burn starting on June 21 to June 29. The burn will…

Two wanted for alleged theft of Modelo cases in Hollister

June 16, 2023 11:04 AM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police says two suspects are wanted for an alleged theft caught on surveillance video. Read more: Bud Light…

Wildlife overpass on section of Highway 101 in the works

June 14, 2023 5:47 PM Karl Cooke

SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Highway 101 is one of the popular ways for drivers to go between San Benito and Monterey counties. It’s also a…

Hollister man sentenced to four years in prison for arson and assault on a peace officer

February 26, 2021 4:38 PM Avery Johnson, Derrick Ow

The Hollister Police Department has released new video from a shooting that happened on Dec.…

Overnight Traffic Control at Highway 25 and Highway 156 roundabout set for Tuesday

June 8, 2023 4:17 PM Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans will have overnight traffic control at the Highway 25 and Highway 156 intersection starting on Tuesday…

Motorcyclist dead after crash near Hollister on Highway 25

June 9, 2023 1:17 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP says that one person is dead after a crash on Highway 25 just south of Highway 156. The crash occurred around 8:00…

Talks between Hazel Hawkins and San Benito County to find partner at a standstill

June 8, 2023 4:32 PM Karl Cooke

HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Discussions to find a partner for Hazel Hawkins have stopped between the hospital and San Benito County, leaving both…

Hollister food trucks approved to apply for permits around the city

June 8, 2023 11:01 AM Dania Romero

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Hollister unanimously approved loosening up restrictions on food trucks Monday. This new ordinance will go…

New high school needed in San Benito County to help with enrollment boom

June 7, 2023 11:30 AM Dania Romero

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- A new high school is in the works in the San Benito High School District after the rapidly growing population of…

California to send $95 million for undocumented flooding victims which includes all three Central Coast counties

June 4, 2023 12:45 PM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Governor Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed that California will be sending $95 million to undocumented flood victims who…

Hollister Police looking for truck involved in shooting and possible pedestrian crash

June 2, 2023 4:32 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- Hollister Police said two adults and three minors were arrested after reports of a truck running someone over at 8 p.m.…

Two arrested with a cache of guns by San Benito County Sheriff’s Office

June 1, 2023 4:48 PM Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office announced that they arrested 21-year-old Julio Perez…

New bill aims to limit the use of K-9s, how the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is reacting

May 25, 2023 6:49 PM Dania Romero

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to vote no on Assembly Bill 742.This bill will limit the use of…

San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted to sign NDA with San Benito Health District

May 17, 2023 5:25 PM Karl Cooke

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 23, 2023 AT 6:02 PM- During Tuesday’s meeting, The San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted in favor…

One woman dead in crash along Highway 152 at the Big Cut

May 22, 2023 11:56 PM Victor Guzman, Derrick Ow

SAN BENITO/MERCED COUNTIES, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 23, 2023 AT 9:57 AM- CHP Hollister-Gilroy says a San Mateo woman has died in a crash…

An Inside look into how a Cal Fire Air Attack operates during fire season

May 22, 2023 3:50 PM Calista Silva

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday afternoon, Cal Fire took us on an exclusive tour of the Hollister Air Attack Base. Skye McGregor who is a Cal…

Californians affected by winter storms and flooding are eligible for temporary rental assistance

May 21, 2023 11:55 AM Derrick Ow

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA announced that Californians who cannot live in their homes while…

Hollister officials explain what led to false active shooter alert at Hollister High School

May 19, 2023 6:14 PM Dania Romero

HOLLISTER, Calif – A lockdown occurred at Hollister High School Thursday During lunch, which was later classified as a false alarm, as Superintendent…

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…