Hollister interviews fire chief finalists
Hollister officials Thursday interviewed four finalists for the fire chief job, the mayor confirmed.
School leaseback method under court scrutiny
School board trustees at a special meeting Friday afternoon approved lease-leaseback agreements for air conditioning, classroom modernization and upgrades for the Mattson Gym.
County to interview final two CAO candidates, discuss assistant position
San Benito County supervisors addressed two closed session items after concerns arose from local residents at a special board meeting Tuesday morning. The items were listed on the agenda as a public employee appointment regarding the assistant county administrative officer in the morning, followed by a public employee appointment regarding the county administrative officer in the afternoon.
County retreats on policy banning political activities
The county has agreed to settle with a union and pay it $10,000 after being challenged over a long-held policy banning the employees from posting political signs on their personal property.
Sex offender Ernest Rivas runs for reelection on hospital board
Registered sex offender and health care district board member Ernest Rivas has declared candidacy for the November ballot in an attempt to gain reelection two years after admitting to a charge that he had sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl.
Former fire marshal takes over as Hollister’s interim chief
Former fire marshal and Capt. Mike O’Connor, who has been instrumental in talks with the county over a cooperative service contract, has been named interim chief of the Hollister Fire Department.
