Local schools relieved with passage of Prop. 30
Local school officials breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday morning when it became clear that voters had approved a state ballot measure that will alleviate the need for further cuts at K-12 schools for the second part of the school year.
City reviews plans for downtown parking changes
For city engineering official David Rubcic, an effort to reduce downtown traffic from four to two lanes should result in a more friendly environment for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Council members prefer keeping fire talks private
While the Hollister fire union and city manager have traded public claims in the aftermath of the association’s no-confidence vote against him and Fire Chief Fred Cheshire, some council members stressed the need to keep talks civil and, preferably, behind closed doors.
City explores new attorney on pot issue
Marijuana was on the minds of many during this week’s Hollister City Council meeting.
Nine community members spoke on the local medical marijuana ordinance during public comment, but Mayor Ignacio Velazquez made a significant proclamation of his own near the end of the meeting.
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