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🌱 San Juan Bautista manhunt ends in arrest after toddler’s death, charges filed.
San Juan Bautista, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHello San Juan Bautista! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- San Juan Bautista manhunt ends in arrest after toddler’s death, charges filed.
- How Hollister’s budget crisis could reshape regional fire protection services.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Low clouds and fog may break, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• San Benito County father pleads not guilty in killing of 2-year-old son, faces life in prison (ksbw.com) — Authorities say a San Juan Bautista father has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges after deputies responded to a report of a non-breathing toddler at an apartment on The Alameda. Investigators allege a woman was attacked, a 2-year-old later died at a hospital, and a second child was present, with the father arrested after a manhunt and facing potential life in prison. 
• Hollister council delays fiscal reserve policy to bridge projected $6 million deficit (benitolink.com) — Hollister is temporarily dropping its 20% reserve target to close a projected $6 million deficit, a move that could affect regional services shared with San Juan Bautista through a proposed countywide fire district. City leaders are weighing job cuts, furloughs and delayed projects while unions question the accuracy of financial figures and push for more transparency before layoffs are considered.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Furnished Casita available in San Juan Bautista.
Full kitchen and bathroom with all utilities included. Single occupant only. No smoking,vaping or drugs. PM (only) me if interested. (Nextdoor Mission Vineyard)
- DanoneWave posted a job opening for Plant Controller in San Juan Bautista. Apply here.
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Hollister. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Bautista here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hollister
- Hollister High celebrates Class of 2026 with June 5 ceremony (sanbenito.com)
- Hollister police warn staffing shortage could force service cuts as officers face burnout (ksbw.com)
- OHI Advocates for ADA Website Lawsuit Reform (rv-pro.com)
Gilroy
- Press Release: Lofgren Opposes Proposed ICE Facility Near Gilroy, Promotes Congressional Action Against New Detention Centers (quiverquant.com)
- Youth farmers protest Santa Clara County Fair date change (nbcbayarea.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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