Politics

The San Benito Health Care District later this month will weigh three draft plans for new districts.

Some Hollister council members Monday showed interest in a concept for treating the odor-ridden industrial sewer pond that involves natural plants and bacteria instead of aerators currently used. But officials had further questions on the idea and wanted to see a cost comparison before moving forward.

Hollister council members Monday are set to hear about a proposal for an alternative treatment method at the wastewater plant that involves a floating wetland using plants instead of aerators.

San Benito County supervisors Tuesday are set to hold a special retreat meeting.

While the city has continued suspension of a ban on sandwich board signs outside of downtown businesses, Hollister’s code enforcement office isn’t as sympathetic about neon or flashing signs.

The county board is upholding a planning commission decision to allow a Verizon Wireless tower at the Sunnyslope Water District tanks along Fairview Road.

Hollister council members Monday expressed unanimous support for an idea to ban tobacco-related sales in local pharmacies.

Hollister council members Monday unanimously approved spending $150,000 on repairs at Valley View Park, home of the whale water structure.

The Hollister City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $50,000 allocation to the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau for tourism efforts.

San Benito County Public Health Department officials are set to ask Hollister council members Monday to ban tobacco sales in local pharmacies, a move that would make it the first city in the Central Coast region to do so.