Tag: san benito county
Tax watchdog bemoans government PR use before elections
A consultant hired by city and county to provide outreach on public services during a push for three separate sales tax increases contended her group does not take part in election advocacy. But the president of a taxpayer watchdog organization bemoaned the activity as “fraught with controversy.”
Mayor fights council’s decision on 400 block sale
After city council members voted 4-0 on Monday to pursue a sale for development on the last large public grassy plot in downtown, Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez took to Facebook to express his frustration and encourage community action.
Kosmicki: Create new public square on San Benito
Still depressed about the Hollister council’s decision to sell the city’s most prized public square for another condo development and a rooftop for sipping wine? There’s a way to get over it.
Candidates bring business approach to county board race
Two candidates looking to succeed Supervisor Margie Barrios on the county board representing District 1 both bring a business-like approach to their candidacies.
Kosmicki: Ideas you won’t hear from local candidates
In honor of an election year, here’s a 25-point plan for political change in the county that you probably won’t hear a peep about between now and November:
World-class visit from bodybuilder Jay Cutler
One of the greatest legends in the bodybuilding industry made an appearance in Hollister recently. Jay Cutler—not to be mistaken for the inconsistent Chicago Bears quarterback—was at Pumped Up Fitness Nutrition on March 12 to promote his supplement line, Cutler Nutrition.
Riled by Gavilan, Hollister council broaches other college partners
Hollister council members Monday expressed disappointment at the continued tone from Gavilan College leaders who are reluctant to build an educational center downtown, and broached the possibility of approaching California State, Monterey Bay or another institution about opening a site here.
Veterinarian on four wheels
The white, fluffy dog with big, brown eyes stood on its back legs and looked briefly at the veterinarian before turning away.
Gavilan trustees talk over Hollister site options
Gavilan College trustees discussed education center sites for San Benito County but took no action, as the item was slated for just discussion at the March 8 board meeting.
Three run unopposed for county board of education seats
Three county residents are running unopposed for seats on the five-member San Benito County Board of Education.
