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Pinnacle Editorial: Downtown businesses should use courthouse construction to spur economy
San Benito County is about to get a significant economic boost with construction of the San Benito County Courthouse, and the activity should reemphasize the importance of keeping this monumental project downtown.
Free Lance Editorial: Uphill battle for Hollister tax extension
Proponents of an extension to the 1 percent sales tax called Measure T on the 2008 ballot have some serious public-relations obstacles ahead.
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.
Grand Jury seeks members for panel
The San Benito County Grand Jury is recruiting citizens to fill up to 19 slots on the community watchdog panel.
Free Lance Editorial: Public sector trying to squeeze every dime from...
A common theme has multiplied like Gremlins among public leaders who are faced with fiscal challenges: Roll the dice and cross your fingers.
County farmers learn how to use satellite data
More than two dozen local growers gathered for a presentation by a NASA researcher Feb. 9 about satellite technology that could help them monitor irrigation of crops – and increase yield while lowering water usage.
Vending gets marijuana dispensary in hot water
The founder of the company that makes the medical marijuana vending machine recently purchased by Purple Cross RX sent a cease-and-desist letter to the local dispensary and has threatened to sue it for harming his company’s image.
Pot shop adds vending to the mix, hopes to market machines
The embattled Purple Cross Rx medical marijuana dispensary on Bolsa Road - which this week was sued by the county in an effort to get it to close its doors for good - is hoping to expand its business model by marketing marijuana vending machines to pharmacies, medical facilities and dispensaries throughout California.
A ‘Bright’ night for Chamber Dinner Dance
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau held its 91st Annual Dinner Dance & Awards event at San Juan Oaks Saturday.
