Politics

In light of questions from voters and campaigns about sign damage and thefts, the elections office has released a list of guidelines regarding signs.

At the request of Supervisor Jerry Muenzer, the county board is set to weigh an urgency ordinance to halt cutting down of protected trees, a move in response to recent quarreling between Ridgemark Golf & Country Club and neighboring homeowners.

The Hollister City Council has put Measure K before voters on the Nov. 4 ballot to ask voters if they want the city treasurer position to be appointed by the council instead of elected.

The League of United Latin American Citizens wants to make it clear – it is not involved with a redistricting lawsuit against the health care district and opposes the action.

There are about the same number of local school contests as in prior years but more candidates – and contests – for the special and city office races.

Several late contributions came in regarding the Measure J initiative – from big oil companies on one side and donors associated with major environmental groups on the other – for the November ballot.

The challenger for the District 4 county supervisor seat out-raised the incumbent by more than $16,000 in the latest filing period.

Congressman Sam Farr's office Tuesday announced a grant award for more than $3 million going toward runway repairs at the Hollister airport.

With help from Assemblyman Luis Alejo, the state is looking to include $400,000 in this year's budget to fund additional court security at the San Benito County Courthouse, according to an announcement from Alejo's office.

The No on Measure J side has raised more than $1.7 million for its campaign, while the yes side has raised about $120,000, according to campaign finance documents.