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Public Comment: No fracking, Aromas residents tell board
The San Benito County officials heard from members of the public and two spokespeople from oil interests at Tuesday's supervisors' meeting.
County official says flag lowering ‘fell off the radar’ on 9/11
Many counties and cities throughout the nation organize community events to honor those lost in the terrorist attacks 11 years ago on Sept. 11. At the very least, citizens have come to expect their local government institutions to lower American flags to half-staff. Â
Supes seeking appraisal of old hospital property
Though the old county hospital site on Southside Road has long been abandoned, supervisors are hoping to turn it into an asset for the community. The building itself, on Southside Road, has fallen into disrepair since it has been empty dating back at least until 2008.
Board curtails cut to sheriff’s office
San Benito County supervisors approved a temporary due pass for the San Benito County Sheriff's Office operations budget during the second day of budget hearings Tuesday. The supervisors had originally been looking at cutting the budget by $230,000 by eliminating two deputy sheriff positions in order to balance part of a $1.7 million deficit remaining in the county budget.
County board reduces car allowance for department heads
San Benito County supervisors reduced the car allowance for appointed department heads from $500 to $350 at last week’s board of supervisors' meeting, while there were concerns from one department head that there should be some exemptions to the allowance.
Board OKs concessions from law enforcement managers
San Benito County supervisors approved 6 percent in personnel cost concessions from the Law Enforcement Managers on Friday at the second special meeting in one week.
Supervisors at odds over latest round of cuts
San Benito County supervisors Wednesday agreed to the concessions made by one employee bargaining unit while failing to approve the concessions from a second group.
Supes rescind building inspector layoff
Supervisors agreed to rescind a layoff notice for a half-time building inspector II position in a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Margie Barrios not present Wednesday morning.
Supervisors delay public safety layoffs
The San Benito County supervisors agreed to delay the layoffs for public safety employees at the June 19 meeting, where they agreed to make the layoffs effective on Aug. 15 instead of July 1.
Farmers market health fees revisited
In light of concerns over escalating costs for prospective farmers market booths, county supervisors Tuesday directed staff officials to revisit the health permit fees at the event for next year.
