Updated: Grand jurors, supes trade barbs on funding
San Benito County civil grand jury is running out of money and has not been meeting.
County, Go Kids haggle over childcare center
San Benito County is reviewing nonprofit organizations according to guidance from the board last June. One on the list is Go Kids, which has been using county land to operate a state-subsidized childcare center.
Council supports upgrades in downtown traffic study
Hollister council members Tuesday put their support behind a downtown traffic study—including an extensive list of improvements—but some officials warned how the plan might take many years to complete.
City donates fire engine to department in Mexico
Hollister council members Tuesday approved the donation of a 24-year-old fire engine to a Mexican town's fire department.
Council OKs grant funds for K-9 unit, adoption trailer
Hollister council members Tuesday approved grant funds to pay for a new adoption trailer in the animal control division and a K-9 unit for the police department.
County library to get upgrade on network speeds
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday approved a contract with a provider of high-speed network speeds at the library.
County board supports long-term tree ordinance
The county board Tuesday approved a long-term tree ordinance with tweaks to a prior, temporary set of restrictions against cutting mature species.
County civil grand jury running out of money
The San Benito County civil grand jury is running out of money and has not been meeting.
LULAC honors Alejo for service to Latino community
San Benito County's state Assemblyman Luis Alejo was honored by the League of United Latin American Citizens last week in Washington, D.C., for his "leadership and service to the Latino community," according to an announcement from his office.
Hospital district releases maps in draft plans
The San Benito Health Care District on Friday released draft plans for five elected districts.
