Tag: san benito county california
Need to plan a bus trip? Google it
County Express riders can now plan their route and find schedule information for fixed-route bus service and inter-county transportation services using a Google Transit trip planner.
State reversal: County eligible for block grant
San Benito County's 2012 Community Development Block Grant application has been deemed eligible for a review a month after the state's Department of Housing and Community Development first deemed it in ineligible.
Garbage rates are on the rise
Garbage and recycling pick-up rates will rise 5.58 percent starting July 1 as part of the annual rate adjustment stipulated in Recology San Benito County’s contract with the cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista as well as the county.
San Benito Chamber of Commerce endorses candidates
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau endorsed two of the incumbent supervisors running in the June 5 election, including Margie Barrios and Anthony Botelho, while remaining neutral on the District 5 race between incumbent Jaime De La Cruz and opponent Sonny Flores
Top 5: San Juan Rib Cook-off
1. Annual Rib Cook-off: San Juan Bautista will host the annual Best Ribs in the West competition May 19 and 20 on Third Street, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Six teams will be vying for the title. Admission is free to the public and food will be for sale. Visitors can get in on the action by casting a vote for the People’s Choice Award on Saturday. Official judging will take place Saturday at 3 p.m., with winners announced Sunday at 1 p.m. There will be arts and craft booths as well as entertainment. Details: 775-324-6435.
Engagement announcement: Kakebeen-Kretz
Renee Marie Kretz and Aaron Kakebeen were engaged July 4, 2011. Family and friends gathered for an engagement party, which was hosted by Aaron’s parents at their home.
Business Buzz: Fee hike prompts some market booths to stay away
The San Benito County Environmental Health Department has been gradually jacking up health inspection fees for booths at the Hollister Downtown Farmers Market, and now some of those previous participants have said enough is enough.
County picks kangaroo rat as parks mascot
“Bennie Benitoite” will soon be coming to local parks as the new mascot for the parks and recreation commission.
Free Lance Editorial: Investigation needed into allegations over fire contract
Hollister Councilman Doug Emerson has alleged that he and a city employee were threatened by political consultant Rick Rivas that his brother, Supervisor Robert Rivas, might flip his vote and oppose a $1.1 million annual fire contract with the city unless Emerson did a political favor – namely, prompt cancellation of a San Juan town hall meeting held in April over the matter.
