Updated: Council fills empty seat for 3-month tenure
The Hollister council this week appointed Shari Stevenson to fill a brief vacancy in the District 2 seat on the council.
BLM releases report on fracking in California
The Bureau of Land Management on Thursday released results of a study from the California Council on Science and Technology regarding hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in California.
Group: Judge orders Citadel to halt well production
A Monterey County judge Wednesday ordered Citadel Exploration to halt its drilling at an exploratory well in San Benito County, according to a spokesman for the Center for Biological Diversity.
BLM to release results of review on fracking, other drilling practices
The Bureau of Land Management on Thursday is set to announce results of a review on well-stimulation technologies in the state such as fracking, according to the BLM in an announcement released Wednesday.
Congressman announces support for county fracking ban on ballot
Congressman Sam Farr announced his support of November ballot measure aiming to ban fracking and other enhanced recovery methods used by the oil industry.
Calendar & Briefs: Farr to make Hollister visit
The congressman representing San Benito County is set to make a visit to Hollister on Tuesday.
Mayor wants to enforce law on illegal yard sale signs, calls them ‘trash’
Hollister's mayor wants to clean up the traffic poles, stop signs and other public property acting as posts for residents' illegal yard sale signs on weekends, but the code enforcement director said he needs more city council direction on the matter before enforcing the law.
Five San Juan council candidates running for three seats
Five candidates have qualified for the Nov. 4 ballot to run for three open seats on the San Juan Bautista City Council.
Residents can comment on ‘Complete Streets’ draft through month
Residents have until the end of the month to submit comments on a draft Complete Streets Plan for several stretches near Nash Road put together by a consultant after taking locals’ feedback.
County on board with state-funded jail expansion
The San Benito County Jail is getting a cellmate. County supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $700,00 match – and confirmed an expectation for $35 million in additional operational costs over three decades – to open the door for $15 million in state funding for a jail expansion.
