Rivas re-elected as Assembly Speaker
Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.
“I am filled with great pride...
Gavilan College receives federal funds for STEM education for Latino students
U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students.
“Diversity in the STEM workforce matters, and I am glad to see Gavilan College is implementing an innovative program...
District, Insight move toward hospital sale following successful Measure X campaign
San Benito Health Care District officials and representatives of Insight Health this week declared that Measure X has received voter approval in the Nov. 5 election, issuing statements on their next efforts to transfer ownership of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to the Michigan-based healthcare...
Latest election results: Local turnout exceeds 64%
Local voters have chosen to slow the growth in San Benito County, opted for a new mayor and two new city council members in Hollister and delivered mixed views on their desired future for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, according to the latest Nov. 5...
Measure X: Hollister hospital measure is narrowly favored in Nov. 5 election
Measure X, San Benito Health Care District's initiative to approve the sale of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital to Michigan-based Insight Health, is on its way to being passed, according to the latest election results
With 40.57% of votes cast, the "Yes" vote is leading with...
Election 2024: Hollister city council shifts to slow growth
The Hollister City Council race could see both incumbents ousted as a pair of slow growth candidates take the lead in the Nov. 5 District 1 and District 4 contests.
Newcomer Rudy Picha has a commanding lead over current District 1 council member Rick Perez...
San Benito County votes: Slow growth grand slam
Measure A, which would put land use designation decisions in the hands of San Benito County voters, is projected to pass with 54.08% of the vote as of Nov. 6. The No on A campaign garnered 45.92% with 40.71% of the votes counted.
The ballot...
Election 2024: Lofgren, Rivas hold big leads in vote count
Longtime Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren holds a commanding lead in the Nov. 5 election for the 18th congressional seat.
According to the California Secretary of State’s office, Lofgren has received more than 82,400 votes, or 63% of the ballots counted, in the Nov....
Stephens set to win Hollister mayoral election
Newcomer Roxanne Stephens is projected to hand incumbent Hollister Mayor Mia Casey a resounding defeat, according to election results so far. Stephens received 64.35% of the vote in the Nov. 5 election, while Casey trailed far behind with 35.65% of the votes cast.
Only 36.87%...
A guide to state propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot
With election day approaching, voters have several state propositions from which to choose. Below is a brief description of each of them. For a deeper dive, visit voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions.
Proposition 2
Public School and Community College Facilities
Under Prop. 2, the state would sell a $10 billion bond...