San Benito County Crime & Justice Articles

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Following a heated discussion at the April 8 San Benito County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisors Mindy Sotello and Angela Curro stepped down from the Public Defender Oversight Committee, which is responsible for making sure …

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was recently targeted by an information security hoax in which the perpetrator demanded a ransom payment, hospital officials said in a statement.

Lea este artículo en español aquí.A San Benito County Jail inmate unsuccessfully attempted to escape custody on March 3. Lieutenant Jorge Perez with the San Benito County Sheriff’s Department said there was no threat to the public and that the …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Feb. 21, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting at Paine’s Restaurant in Hollister with state and federal representatives. The goal was to seek their support for some of the …

San Benito County Sheriff Eric Taylor said Jan. 25 that his department will not help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with its plans to escalate the enforcement of immigration laws. Taylor spoke at a press conference held by the …

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Information provided by LEAGUE OF UNLITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) Council 2890. Lea este artículo en español aquí.By: Irma C. González, President, San Benito County LULAC Council 2890.As President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 2890, …

Information provided by Cal Fire. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is alerting the public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Cal Fire and soliciting donations. Cal Fire does not solicit …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Insight Health has denied allegations that it engages in questionable practices to defraud insurance companies and sell patients unneeded services, as alleged in a recent American Prospect magazine article. Insight, which is negotiating with the …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Below is a list of some of the new California laws going into effect in 2025. Unless otherwise stated each law takes effect as of Jan. 1Education AB 1955 prohibits educators from being required to …

Editor’s note: This article addresses legal issues, but is not intended as legal advice. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Latino Coalition of San Benito County hosted a session with more than 30 community members who heard about their rights …

Information provided by California Highway Patrol. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Selene Zalvala (7) and Osvaido Sebastian (2) were last seen at Livingston Ave. and San Antonio Dr. in King City. Law enforcement alleges they were taken by Jacqueline Guajardo …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito Health Care District monthly meeting is scheduled for Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. A damning investigation by The American Prospect magazine into Insight Health claims that the company engages in questionable business …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Homeless residents have built elaborate living arrangements along the San Benito River, and some of them include underground dwellings and walled communities, according to a recent census conducted by the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The California Department of Justice found no criminal wrongdoing by San Benito County Jail staff in the case of an inmate who escaped on May 28, according to San Benito County Sheriff Eric Taylor. He …

Santa Clara County on Dec. 2 launched its new “CARE Court” process, a 24-month program that offers support for people facing mental health challenges and are at risk of becoming embroiled in the criminal court system.

Information provided by the County of San Benito. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Public Defender Oversight Committee (PDOC) under the approval of the Board of Supervisors has four vacancies available to be filled by community members. The role of …

The City of Gilroy has been dismissed from all litigation filed by the families of two young men who died as a result of a 2021 shooting at the home of City Council member Rebeca Armendariz.

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Though San Benito County Superior Court Judge Omar Rodriguez was 40 miles southeast of his courthouse, he donned his robe and gathered up his blue code book and gavel. Rodriguez was visiting with Panoche Elementary …