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The Many Roads to Gilroy A Historical Journey through Gilroyâs Past
With beautiful rolling hills and verdant valleys, redwoods and oak trees, streams and hot springs, and proximity to both mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Gilroy has been an essential crossroads [...]
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From Monterey Herald...
California Is on Pace to Have Fewest Annual Deaths in Four Years
For the first year since COVID-19 upended our lives, the number of deaths from all causes is expected to fall under 300,000 in the Golden State.
From LAist...
Protesters Calling for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Shut Down 110 Freeway
A group of protesters sat down with interlocked arms on the 110 Freeway near downtown LA on Dec. 13, halting southbound traffic for more than an hour. Multiple people were arrested according to the CHP.
From Sacramento Bee...
Assembly Group on Retail Theft to Hold First Hearing
A new select committee in the California Assembly dedicated to retail theft will hold its first hearing on Dec. 19. This allows the committee to get to work before the next legislative session on an issue thatâs drawn much press for California in recent years.
From CalMatters...
Hereâs Why Itâs Getting Harder to Buy Car Insurance in California
Californians have said they experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance. Insurer rates have gone up more than usual.
From Benito Link...
Rep. Lofgren Announces Funding for Safer Roads in Hollister
U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren announced Dec. 8 that the Department of Transportation will distribute $1,080,000 to the city of Hollister for a comprehensive roadway safety action plan.
From Los Angeles Times...
Protesters Expected Outside of Biden LA Fundraiser
A large gathering of protesters sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinian people is expected outside a fundraiser Dec. 8 in Westwood for President Biden. Police have warned that any violence wonât be tolerated.
From Capital & Main...
Right-Wing Takeover of SoCal School Board Stirs Angst
Students and teachers alike are decrying the actions of the Temecula Valley Unified School District board, which became conservative in majority following the recent elections of three members. The boardâs actions include banning critical race theory and mandating parental notification if their child is transgender.
From The Mercury News...
Stolen Blue Shield of California Data Could Hit Dark Web
Hackers stole data this week from Blue Shield of California. Historically, this type of data has sometimes wound up for sale on whatâs known as the dark web, the part of the internet not typically included in search engine results.
From SFGate...
Sewage Spill Closes Southern California Beach
Two miles of public beach were closed in Laguna Beach following a spill of 94,500 gallons of sewage. Orange County is testing water to determine when the beach will be safe to reopen.
From New York Times...
More Migrants Getting Hurt Climbing Border Wall in California
Seven times as many patients have been admitted to the trauma unit at UC San Diego Health since the Trump administration raised the height of the border wall to 30 feet in California. The hospital also notes that 23 people have died in falls from the wall since 2019.
Backlash Politics: How Conservatives Have Success Rolling Back California Progressivism
Lacking power at the state level, conservatives are leaning into local governance to protest Californiaâs progressive politics. The fight in Huntington Beach could be a harbinger of whatâs to come.
Families Struggle to Pay Power Bills, but California Regulators May Hike Prices
Millions of people across the state struggle to pay electric bills as California regulators decide on proposed rate increases. PG&E wants a rate hike to bolster the safety and reliability of its services.
Why Itâs Taken So Long for the Golden Gate Bridge to Get a Protective Barrier
Workers are in the final stages of a long, $217 million project: Install a protective barrier at the Golden Gate Bridge. Roughly 2,000 people have died by suicide jumping from the bridge since it opened in 1937.
From The Guardian...
WW2-Era Southern California Blimp Hangar Destroyed by Fire
Tustin Air Base was destroyed Nov. 7 in a raging fire that could last for days. Authorities said letting the 1942 hangar collapse was the only way to contain the fire.
Hollister Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo Retires
The Hollister City Council celebrated Martin Del Campoâs 21 years of service.
California May Ban Additives in Some CandiesâBut Not Skittles
The European Union has banned certain additives that are used in American candies and baked goods. California is on the cusp of prohibiting their sale by 2027.
California Tops FEMAâs New List of Areas Vulnerable to Weather Disasters
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has identified nearly 500 âzonesâ that are ill-prepared to tolerate flooding, earthquakes, heat waves, wildfires, landslides and other natural hazards. California topped all states with 51 total zones, followed by 35 in Texas and 32 in Florida.
From YubaNet...
Cal Fire Issues Urgent Warning Regarding Incursions of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Incidents involving use of the systems, commonly known as drones, in firefighting airspace have led to the temporary suspension of critical aerial firefighting operations a half-dozen times so far this year.
Community Vision San Benito County: Public Safety
Residents and agency professionals discussed solutions to local challenges in mental health, homelessness, substance abuse and youth decision-making with the BenitoLink team.
Fire Breaks Out in Hollister
The Hollister Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 400th block of Fifth Street on Sept. 6. The building houses several government departments such as the clerks and election offices.
He Lied to Win a California Rehab Contract. Now Heâs Convicted of Exploiting Parolees in His Care
Attila Colar went to prison for lying to the government. After California gave him another contract as a provider in a rehabilitation program, a federal jury convicted him of fraud for using the personal information of Bay Area parolees and others to collect government COVID funds.
From CapPublicRadio...
Hotter Climate Means a Never-Ending Fire Season for the National Guard
After California lost over 4 million acres to fire in 2020, the state funded Task Force Rattlesnake, with National Guardsmen to assist Cal Fire.
San Francisco Wants Stop Sign on Driverless Cars
San Francisco isnât going to take last weekâs robotaxi decision by the California Public Utilities Commission lying down. Joined by the city's transit authority board, fire department and board of supervisors, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed motions on Wednesday to halt the unrestricted expansion of autonomous vehicles for commercial use.
Hollister to Consider Ladd Lane, Southside Project Following Input
The Hollister City Council is scheduled to review next steps on Ladd Lane and Southside Road. The project originally called for installing traffic calming measures to deter speeding. Since the city began work, members of the community have spoken against the measures.
Hollister Council Approves Wastewater Services to Gavilan, 2 Developments
Amid vociferous public opposition, the Hollister City Council approved wastewater services to the Fairview Corners subdivision, Gavilan College and Cielo Vista in partnership with the Sunnyslope Water District.
Record Numbers Die in California Jails. Will Lawmakers Finally Crack Down?
Locally elected sheriffs manage California jails and are responsible for the safety of the inmates they hold. Record deaths in San Diegoâs jail are shaping a plan for new statewide oversight.
California Prisons Visitor Strip Search Policy Targets Inmate Families
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make prisons a friendlier place for inmate families. An updated strip-search policy has some worried that families will face intrusive encounters during their visits.
Sexual Harassment Data From Cal State is âUnreliable.â No One Knows How Many Employees Have Been Accused
Two recent reports on sexual harassment complaints filed against Cal State employees conclude inconsistent data collection makes it difficult to determine a reliable number.
New Biden Rules Put Asylum Seekers at California Border at Heightened Risk
The Biden administrationâs app rule makes it harder for migrants to assert a right to asylum, advocates say. Lawsuits are sparking debate about immigration control, safety.
Civil Grand Jury Questions Fire Department Leadership
The 2022-23 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury has raised issues with the Hollister Fire Department regarding leadership, staff shortages and equipment maintenance.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Why California Is Having Its Best Wildfire Season in 25 years
Huge winter rains and snow are continuing to reduce fire risk, experts say.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Goat Herders Prevent California Wildfires. Most Havenât Seen Their Families in Years
Luis Yauri Oyola hopes one day to buy a tractor to start a business in Peru; he estimates that he is six years away from that goal, for which he will have spent more than a decade of his life living thousands of miles away from his family. He is on call 24/7 and doesnât leave the job site except for necessities.
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