Updated: New Board Chairman Rivas lays out platform
Supervisor Robert Rivas gets to take his turn as county board chairman in 2016.
Alejo names woman of the year
Assembly Luis Alejo partnered with the California Legislative Women's Caucus to celebrate Women's History Month by naming Abby Taylor-Silva as the assembly district's woman of the year
Donation to fund diabetes center in Hollister
Someone has agreed to donate money to the local healthcare district so it can open a diabetes center in Hollister, the healthcare district president confirmed to the Free Lance.
County board set to adopt final 2012-13 budget
The San Benito County supervisors are set to adopt the final budget for 2012-13 at Tuesday’s meeting.
San Juan officials want roundabout with 27-lot development
San Juan council members Tuesday approved a 27-lot planned unit development along with a requirement for a roundabout in the subdivision.
Hollister amends rules to allow food, drinks in dog park
The Hollister City Council had held off an official approval of rules for the new dog park at the airport because they had barred people from bringing food and beverages into the park, but officials Monday removed the provision and approved the policies.
County workers rally amidst negotiations
County employees rallied outside the San Benito County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday to demand accountability as contract negotiations continue.
The workers, represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 are looking for wage increases, county health care contributions to offset increasing costs...
