Downtown Hollister celebrates its 13th Annual National Night Out

National Night Out in Downtown Hollister. Photo by Adam Bell.

National Night Out, an event about police and community partnerships, was held at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister on Aug. 6.

“This is a way we put something out in the community,” said Alexandra Oropeza, community services officer with the Hollister Police Department. “Families and friends can see our vehicles and have positive contact with the police to show them that they are approachable, here to help you, not give you tickets or harass you.”

There were around 40 booths representing local law enforcement agencies, municipal departments and vendors—and lots of foot traffic. “It gets bigger every year,” she said. Oropeza estimates about 2,000 people came.

“This is a great annual event,” said Kathina Szeto, owner of Bene Gifts. “It’s a really friendly way to meet and greet our first responders.”

National Night Out in Downtown Hollister. Photo by Adam Bell.
Laurie Tankersley and Heidi Andrade at their booth at National Night Out.. Photo by Adam Bell.
San Benito County Sheriffs brought some impressive equipment to National Night Out. Photo by Adam Bell.
Ruby Zapien and Norma Lujan at National Night Out. Photo by Adam Bell.
Stacie McGrady, Kelly May, and John Crepeau from the American Red Cross. Photo by Adam Bell.
Folklorico Raises Mexico at National Night Out. Photo by Adam Bell.
San Benito County Search and Rescue at National Night Out. Photo by Adam Bell.
Zuleima Gonzalez and Alijah Gonzalez at National Night Out. Photo by Adam Bell.
Amigo Munoz at National Night Out. Photo by Adam Bell.