Tag: san benito county
Panoche solar company quelled mineral rights in court
Among the many hurdles for Panoche Valley Solar before moving ahead on its 247-megawatt project was a concern about mineral rights and the potential that another party could pursue resources on affected properties.
Officials explore options for Highway 25, OK work plan
The Council of San Benito County Governments discussed a potential sales tax for roads and possible long- and short-term ways to respond to the recent fatalities on Highway 25 at their regularly scheduled meeting this week.
Groups sue again aiming to halt Panoche solar project
Two environmental groups Friday filed another lawsuit against the county board aiming to halt the Panoche Valley Solar Project, according to court documents.
Injury victims in 7-vehicle fatality released from hospitals
The remaining victims of a seven-vehicle pileup that resulted in Monday’s fatality on Highway 25 have been released from hospitals, according to a California Highway Patrol officer.
Question of the Week answers: Raise smoking age to 21?
Panelists and readers answered the following: Should the county, San Juan and Hollister officials consider changing the legal smoking age here from 18 to 21?
Kosmicki: In Hollister, the last few places to swim
I love a good Wiebe Motel zinger as much as the next guy.
Fatal DUI suspect pleads not guilty, accused of having pills
The 23-year-old Hollister man accused of driving under the influence and killing a 37-year-old local man pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing Tuesday and had his bail increased to $250,000, according to court records.
Updated: Authorities ID motorcycle rider killed Sunday
Authorities have identified the Hollister motorcycle rider killed Sunday in a head-on collision.
Motorcycle rider killed in head-on wreck on 25
A Hollister man on a motorcycle was killed in a head-on collision Sunday night, and the driver of the other involved vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the California Highway Patrol.
County budget hearings to start Monday
San Benito County's annual budget hearings are set to start Monday morning.
