Tag: economic development
Housing cap passes first reading
The Hollister City Council held a first reading of a proposed growth management program Tuesday that could cap the construction of single-family residential housing...
Selling the county to visitors
San Benito County Chamber of Commerce President Juli Vieira gave an update on tourism efforts at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
County supervisors allocated $18,000...
Hollister voters to decide 400 block future
Nearly 30 years after a massive earthquake destroyed a section of downtown Hollister, the future of the vacant 400 block of San Benito Street...
San Benito County economic outlook
Kristina Chavez-Wyatt is no stranger to the inner-workings of San Benito County. In this interview, the Hollister Free Lance asks the executive director of...
Thirty years and more to come
The Hollister Downtown Association has been supporting businesses and putting on community events in the heart of downtown for thirty years. In this interview,...
Council certifies 400 block petition
City leaders certified the petition to reconsider development of the vacant 400 block of San Benito Street on Monday. No decision was made on...
City leaders discuss Hollister growth
Residents crowded Hollister City Hall during a special meeting Monday to express their concerns about the city’s growth.
City leaders were discussing housing allocations...
State opinion on 400 block delayed
An opinion from the California Attorney General’s Office on the validity of the 400 block petition has been delayed, according to city officials.
City Clerk...
Council waives fees for senior housing
Council members Monday voted 3-1 to waive in-lieu fees for an upcoming senior housing development, opting instead to receive a one-time payment of $1...
City to sell cornerstone downtown space
Locals won’t see a movie in the park on the 400 block of downtown anymore, but they might get a bite to eat.
Council members...
