Tag: san benito county
Sheriff’s office releases 2011 annual report
San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson presented the department's 2011 annual report at the May 8 county supervisors meeting in an attempt to stave off the elimination of 11 positions from his jurisdiction. The supervisors are set to discuss the layoffs at a future meeting.
County board rejects fire contract with Hollister in 3-2 vote
San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a contract for fire services with the Hollister Fire Department.
Water Cooler: Should out-of-state, online companies pay local sales taxes?
Julie Morris: “Yes. Sales tax should go to the county where the item was purchased. Transactions could be easily linked by zip code, with an EFT deposited directly into San Benito County’s account. All income from the account could be allocated toward local infrastructure, capital improvements, and/ or programs (i.e: economic development, recreational activities) that improve the community’s quality of life, rather than funding salaries, pensions or benefits. Over time, this could equal millions of dollars for our county.”
Letter: Farr connects agriculture and nutrition
On April 11, Congressman Sam Farr visited San Benito County. The Congressman spoke about his passion for access to healthy foods. Congressman Farr, sits on the Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration. In his position, he advocates for agriculture and access to healthy foods. He works hard to ensure that supplemental food assistance programs, like WIC, are funded. At San Benito Health Foundation, we offer medical, dental and Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) services.
Free Lance Editorial: County on right track with vendor enforcement
Neglecting enforcement of illegal vendors in the area is a self-inflicted wound on the county's No. 1 industry, a safety hazard for potential buyers and a liability risk for government entities that ignore the problem.
News Analysis: Post-employment benefits take big bite from county budget
San Benito County’s “Other Post-Employment Benefit Program” – or OPEB, pronounced oh-peb – is a perfect example of a generous and expensive program that was a lot easier to get into than it will be to escape.
San Benito County is the apple of Martinelli’s eye
Watsonville juice maker seeks local orchard land for apple production
San Benito County man reaches settlement in ID theft case
A man who fought to restore his credit rating after becoming a victim of identity theft more than three years ago has finally had his credit rating restored and is now able to move on with his life. He's also been able to purchase his own home, at last.
Breen: Survey says San Benito is a great place to live...
Is it just me or does anyone else feel a little healthier this week?
