Tag: economics
Sargent Ranch on auction block July 26
The Sargent Ranch northwest of San Juan Bautista, where discovery of forged tribal papers killed a major development project, is slated to be sold at a foreclosure auction July 26. The lender seeks to recover $21.6 million.
Guest view: The abnormal-normal local economy
If you live anywhere in San Benito County, you have a $8.5 million budget shortage consisting of a $3.5 million deficit in Hollister and a $5.0 million county deficit - like it or not, both will affect everyone - we’re joined at the hip.
Foreclosure rate drops in San Benito
San Benito County's foreclosure rate dropped between December and January and also declined by 44 percent from the same time a year ago, according to figures provided by RealtyTrac.
Spate of employment laws to debut in 2012
The California Chamber of Commerce released a list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2012 or earlier that will have an impact on businesses in California. In addition to the new employment laws, an order by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is also impacting businesses in California. By Jan. 31, 2012, most private-sector employers must begin displaying an 11-by-17-inch poster that provides information to their employees about unionizing and their right to strike.
