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Local students treated to shopping spree at Target
On Saturday morning, 50 students from Hollister received a back-to-school shopping spree at Target.
Local residents touted for creating peace
At National Night Out Tuesday evening two local residents were honored as peace advocates in San Benito County. Assemblyman Luis Alejo selected Dolores Villalon and Robert Scattini to receive the 2013 California Peace Award along with three other residents or groups from his assembly district.
General plan special study areas up for discussion
San Benito County’s general plan update could take up to two years to complete, despite estimates earlier this year that it might be completed this fall.
BLM to pursue fracking study of public lands in local area
The Bureau of Land Management will call in a third party to conduct a science and planning review of oil and gas development practices, including hydraulic fracturing, on public lands overseen by the Hollister field office, according to an announcement released Friday.
Briefs: Volunteers needed for thrift shop, community clean up and more
Pat’s Place seeks volunteers
Local meeting offers chance to speak on Foothills Legacy plan
Staff members from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be making seven stops in California cities to discuss the California Foothills Legacy Area now that the draft environmental assessment is available.
‘Stuff the Bus’ drive continues through Aug. 10
While residents with school-aged children are focusing on replenishing their stock of class supplies before the fall semester begins on Aug. 19, the United Way of San Benito County has launched a drive to collect those same items for low-income families in the community.
News Analysis: Side fund liability totals $14.7M for city, county
According to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Side Fund Report, San Benito County owed $3.9 million for public safety unfunded retirement liabilities and the City of Hollister owed $10.8 million for all employee groups as of June 2012.
Mosquito abatement fee increase approved
After delaying approval of rates for San Benito County’s mosquito abatement district assessment fee July 9, supervisors approved an 8.1 percent increase to bring the assessment to $10.90 per parcel.
Schedule coming together for first San Benito Olive Festival
Scheduling details are set, as San Benito County food and wine producers will have a chance to promote locally grown or produced items at the first San Benito Olive Festival slated for Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Paicines Ranch.
