Politics

Police Chief David Westrick lauded upcoming park improvements as “awesome” and envisioned a possible turnaround for Park Hill in particular with a new playground structure on the way, more cleanup work and increased patrols.

The behavioral health director warned county supervisors Tuesday about lacking ambulance coverage for non-acute medical issues that are potentially life threatening. He indicated his agency has plans to fund the shortfalls that are often causing patients to be turned away.

Sheriff Darren Thompson spoke candidly to supervisors Tuesday about a severe staffing shortage in his department and warned officials about the dangers of having two deputies on patrol at any given time.

County supervisors Tuesday agreed to extend a moratorium against cutting mature trees here for another 10 months and 15 days, but they instructed staff officials to prepare a permanent tree ordinance with a goal of approval within six months.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo has proposed a bill aiming to ban the use of "Redskins" as a mascot in California public schools.

A water official Monday warned Hollister council members that a new state regulation regarding an element called hexavalent chromium could require costly upgrades.

Pauline Valdivia said goodbye Monday after 16 years on the Hollister council.

The commander of the local American Legion post Monday told Hollister council members he is beating his "head against the wall" over skateboarders riding on the off-limits Veterans Memorial Building property.

The Hollister council Monday approved a new contract for the police union.

Council members Monday approved a grant to fund a new electric vehicle at the Hollister Municipal Airport.