San Benito County Archives

Political newcomer challenges incumbent for San Benito County District 1 Supervisor seat

February 27, 2020 10:39 AM Max Tarlton

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…

Measure K would bring future commercial growth to San Benito County

February 28, 2020 2:16 PM Drew Andre

The debate over commercial growth in San Benito County was a highly discussed topic over the last year. In September, the board of supervisors…

Hollister city council set to vote on censure of two council members Tuesday

February 18, 2020 12:16 PM Avery Johnson

The Hollister City Council is set to vote on the censure of two council members at its meeting Tuesday…

Former Raiderette discovers long-lost sister after 45 years through online DNA test

February 7, 2020 10:53 AM Elisha Machado

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…

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake south of Tres Pinos Wednesday night

February 12, 2020 8:48 PM Aaron Groff

TRES PINOS, Calif. (KION) A Magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck the Central Coast Wednesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The…

San Benito County officials hold town hall as Fentanyl, opioid overdose deaths increase

February 6, 2020 2:28 PM Avery Johnson

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…

Flu leads to visitor restrictions at Hollister medical facilities

February 5, 2020 8:20 PM Aaron Groff

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) Flu concerns are leading to temporary visitor restrictions at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Mabie Skilled Nursing…

15-year-old arrested for attempted murder in Hollister

February 5, 2020 8:00 PM Aaron Groff

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…

Watsonville city worker arrested for sexual assault

February 5, 2020 9:37 AM Ron Keller

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…

Hollister pharmacy runs out of face masks, hand sanitizer amid coronavirus fears

February 3, 2020 2:00 PM Josh Kristianto

A pharmacy in Hollister says face masks and hand sanitizer sales have shot up amid concerns over the novel…

Two coronavirus cases confirmed in San Benito County

February 2, 2020 5:37 PM Aaron Groff, Megan Meier

Two cases of the 2019-Novel Coronavirus are confirmed in San Benito County, according to the county’s Health and Human Services Agency on…

Hollister juvenile arrested on suspicion of giving Xanax to minors

January 31, 2020 5:21 PM Avery Johnson

A Hollister juvenile is in the San Benito County Juvenile Hall facing charges related to giving drugs to…

USGS reports 3.1 earthquake northeast of Hollister

January 28, 2020 9:58 AM Avery Johnson

The USGS reports that there was a 3.1 magnitude earthquake northeast of Hollister Tuesday…

Crews rescue special needs child who climbed backstop

January 27, 2020 5:18 PM Avery Johnson

A special needs child was rescued by police after she climbed a softball backstop and got…

Projectile suspect makes first court appearance

January 24, 2020 12:10 PM Avery Johnson

Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the man suspected of hitting cars with glass marbles on Monterey and San Benito County…

Drivers at ease after arrest of suspect in Prunedale projectile investigation

January 23, 2020 6:14 PM Megan Meier

Rattled nerves has marked the commute through Prunedale.…

Highway 101, Salinas corridor, cal trans meetings

Will Measure K stop land development on portion of San Benito County if rejected?

January 22, 2020 10:41 PM Elisha Machado

A controversial proposal over land development along Highway 101 near San Juan Bautista is just a couple months away from hitting the ballot, but…

Hollister council member censured for inappropriate comments, other censures tabled

January 20, 2020 12:31 PM Josh Kristianto, Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

Three Hollister city council members are facing censures at Tuesday’s council meeting at 6 p.m.…

CHP: Driver of big rig leads officers on chase on Highway 101

January 20, 2020 1:36 PM Avery Johnson

The driver of a tractor was arrested after the CHP said he led officers on a chase on Highway…

Father of kidnapped child shows long history of suspected criminal activity

January 17, 2020 5:17 PM Megan Meier

Brian Sellen, the man suspected of kidnapping his 1-year-old daughter in Santa Cruz, shows a long history of suspected criminal…

Live release rate increasing at Hollister Police Animal Care and Services

January 17, 2020 3:04 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services said shelter statistics from last year show a large improvement over the last few…

Central Coast high school football players prepare for all-star game

January 17, 2020 2:30 PM Avery Johnson

High school football players around the Central Coast are preparing for Friday night’s all-star…

San Benito County Sheriff’s Office sees county-wide problem with abandoned, illegally parked vehicles

January 16, 2020 9:49 AM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said abandoned and illegally parked vehicles have become a problem around the…

San Benito County sex offender arrested for allegedly having child porn

January 14, 2020 3:15 PM Avery Johnson

A registered sex offender in San Benito County was arrested for allegedly having child pornography after a law enforcement received a tip from Yahoo…

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Aromas early Monday

January 13, 2020 3:22 AM KION546 News Team

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…

Illegal marijuana grow found in San Benito County after report of assault

January 10, 2020 1:21 PM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found an illegal marijuana grow after a report of an assault last…

San Benito County sees 30% increase in flu cases in December

January 9, 2020 1:33 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County has seen a 30% increase in flu cases in…

Small Earthquakes hit west of San Juan Bautista early Tuesday

January 7, 2020 3:00 AM KION546 News Team

San Juan Bautista, Calif. (KION) – A couple of small earthquakes struck San Benito county early Tuesday morning. According to the USGS the first…

Hollister fined nearly $200K for releasing tomato processing wastewater into river

January 3, 2020 5:10 PM Avery Johnson

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…

Crash near Bloomfield Ave leaves at least one person dead

January 2, 2020 10:30 PM Victor Guzman

At least one person has died following a crash near Bloomfield Avenue between Gilroy and Hollister Thursday…

Victim identified in deadly Hollister hit-and-run

December 24, 2019 8:27 PM Aaron Groff, Elisha Machado

Hollister residents are concerned for their safety after a 20-year-old woman was killed in a hit and run Monday…

$15,000 reward offered for information about 63 projectile incidents

December 17, 2019 6:01 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol said it is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for…

Central Coast assemblymember asks public to submit ideas for state legislation

December 17, 2019 1:11 PM Avery Johnson

Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) is launching a “There Ought to Be a Law” program as a way for community members to submit ideas for state…

County officials asking for input on faster County Express travel on Highway 25

December 9, 2019 2:38 PM Avery Johnson

The Council of San Benito County Governments and Kimley-Horn are hosting a meeting to get feedback about travel between Hollister and…

Fire agencies provide safety tips for holiday decorations

December 5, 2019 2:39 PM Avery Johnson

As we enter the holiday season, fire agencies around the Central Coast and Bay Area are providing tips to make the season a safe…

Hollister nursing facility closed indefinitely for flooding cleanup

December 5, 2019 1:31 PM Avery Johnson

The Mabie Northside Skilled Nursing Facility will be closed for an unknown amount of time for disaster remediation resulting from flooding…

Residents at Hollister nursing facility evacuated due to flooding

December 4, 2019 6:20 PM Avery Johnson

Residents at the Mabie Northside Skilled Nursing Facility Wednesday afternoon after two hallways…

Where to find sandbags in San Benito County

December 4, 2019 6:00 PM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Office of Emergency Services has issued a list of locations where residents can get…

Burn permit suspensions lifted in San Benito, Monterey counties

December 4, 2019 5:09 PM Avery Johnson

Cal Fire said that burn permit suspensions in San Benito and Monterey counties will be lifted starting Friday at 8…

Opioid, vaping informational session in San Benito County tonight

December 4, 2019 2:00 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County Public Health is hosting an informational session about vaping/tobacco and opioid use in the…

Better Ask Barry: Veterans receive free dental care

November 11, 2019 7:37 PM Barry Brown

A Central Coast veteran named John received a special Veterans Day gift Monday — a new set of…

Kmart to close two more Central Coast locations

November 12, 2019 9:07 AM KION546 News Team

The Central Coast is losing two more Kmart…

San Benito County man found with “converted weapons,” according to Sheriff’s Office

November 29, 2019 1:52 PM Avery Johnson

Early Friday morning, a San Benito County man was arrested for having what the Sheriff’s Office is calling “converted weapons” among other…

Central Coast prepares for Thanksgiving with potential power outages

November 27, 2019 2:31 PM Josh Kristianto

PG&E says there are still an estimated nearly 4,300 people without power in the tri-county area as of Wednesday at…

PG&E warns of potential outages ahead of winter storm

November 25, 2019 3:29 PM Avery Johnson

PG&E is warning customers to be prepared for potential power outages ahead of a winter storm coming in…

Water main break at Line Street and South Street

November 25, 2019 5:41 PM Avery Johnson

The city of Hollister said a water main broke on Line Street at South…

Four in total arrested after strong-arm robbery, search in Hollister

November 21, 2019 5:30 PM Avery Johnson

Two adults and two juveniles were arrested after a strong-arm robbery followed by a…

Lost horse found near highway, Animal Control looking for owner

November 13, 2019 3:58 AM KION546 News Team

A horse is missing from its owner, and Hollister Police Animal Care & Services are trying to help it find its way…

Hollister men arrested on drug, weapons charges during suspected DUI arrest

November 13, 2019 1:06 PM Avery Johnson

Two Hollister men were arrested after police said they found them with drugs, weapons and a stolen wallet during an arrest for suspected…

SPECIAL REPORT: The Importance of School Recess

November 14, 2019 7:51 PM Megan Meier

Everyday after lunch, it’s recess time at DeLaveaga Elementary in Santa Cruz. “I like it because it’s sometimes stressful to sit inside and work…