Politics

San Juan Bautista council members Tuesday delayed consideration of a new sign ordinance barring such signs as those that are animated, portable or freestanding billboards.

San Juan Bautista council members voted 3-2 to endorse the Measure J initiative on the Nov. 4 ballot.

San Juan Bautista officials in August reinstated a long-held ban against franchise businesses, but an exemption in that 2007 version of the law allows the city to approve franchise businesses such as the proposed, debated gas station at Windmill Market, the city manager told the Free Lance.

San Juan Bautista Councilman Tony Boch gave a standard report at Tuesday's council meeting about the latest Council of San Benito County Governments board meeting he attended and reported that "nothing affecting San Juan" happened there.

San Juan Bautista officials Tuesday discussed a fire caused by explosion to a camper Oct. 13 at The Alameda.

County supervisors Tuesday approved a 45-day moratorium that bans the cutting down of mature trees – a move in response to quarreling between homeowners and owners of Ridgemark golf club.

Councilman Victor Gomez expressed frustration Monday about a recent vote on the Council of San Benito County Governments board against putting Highway 25 on a key funding list.

Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez announced Monday the county and city have been awarded a $1.5 million grant to go toward a new, year-round homeless facility.

The co-chairman of the Marley Holte Holiday Dinners asked Hollister council members Monday to name the grassy lot in the 400 block of San Benito Street as "Marley Holte Plaza" to honor the late Good Samaritan.

Today is the last day to register to vote in California for the Nov. 4 election.