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Hollister man dies in July 9 traffic accident
A 31-year-old Hollister resident died in a July 9 traffic accident on Highway 25, according to authorities. About 9:10pm July 9, the Hollister Police dispatch center received multiple calls reporting that a vehicle had crashed into a light pole on Pinnacles National Park Highway (Highway 25) at the intersection of Hillcrest Road, police said. Some of the reports claimed the vehicle had caught on fire and a crowd was gathered around it.
San Benito Wildfire Community hosting a meeting
Information provided by the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Wildfire season is here and, as a community, we need to be prepared! Residents of San Juan Bautista and Aromas areas are encouraged to participate on July 17th, 2024, from 5:30-8:00 pm at St. Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista for a Community Meeting to hear about and contribute to the San Benito Wildfire Resilience Program. The program partners are facilitating the 10-year update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the residents of San Benito County, last updated in 2010. As wildfire frequency and severity continues to increase, it is more important than ever for our communities to have a plan in place to prepare for, reduce the risk of, and adapt to wildland fire events. Click HERE for event details and registration, which can also be viewed on the attached image.
Local Scene: Cool in the parks
Water features at Valley View and McCarthy Parks in Hollister are now operational every day from 11am-7pm, through Sept. 29. Celebrate San Benito County’s sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary on July 27 at the San Benito Historical park. The party includes live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and activities for the whole family.
Award helps close digital divide
Information provided by the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista. Lea este artículo en español aquí. A coalition of non-profits and internet service provider Garlic.com (South Valley Internet) is the recipient of a $29.4 million California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) grant to build a state-of-the-art broadband network in western San Benito County.
Fatal vehicle collision leads to closed roads
Information provided by Hollister Police Department. Lea este articulo en español aquí. Hollister Police close[d] portions of roadways while they investigate[d] a fatal traffic collision. On July 9th, 2024, approximately 9:10pm, our dispatch center began receiving calls that a vehicle had crashed into a light pole on Pinnacles...
Civil Grand Jury finds dysfunction in local government
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury, which released its annual report on July 2, described deep dysfunction among some elected officials. Though the report does not directly name either governing body, it states that the Hollister City Council and the San Benito County Board of Supervisors are required to respond to its findings and recommendations.
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