Deep Divide: Measure J opponents tout potential oil boom
Before the county board OK'd placing Measure J on the ballot, supervisors had the option of delaying the process to conduct an economic analysis but chose to bypass that choice and send the proposal to voters. Without a county economic report to precede the November ballot decision – whether to ban hydraulic fracturing, cyclic steaming and acidizing as extraction techniques along with all petroleum activities in rural residential zones near the two cities – the local farm bureau went ahead and conducted a study of its own.
Campaign for Hollister school bond takes soft approach
The Nov. 4 election day is less than two months away but campaigners haven’t put up signs supporting Measure M, an item on the upcoming ballot that proposes a general obligation facilities bond of $28.5 million for the Hollister School District.
Councilman proposes resolution against Measure J
Hollister Councilman Ray Friend on Monday requested that city staff members draft a resolution proposing to oppose Measure J – the petroleum initiative on the November ballot – while the mayor said he would support such a discussion on one condition.
Hollister had nearly $900K surplus last fiscal year
Hollister officials Monday reported that the city was $861,000 in the black for fiscal year 2013-14.
Courthouse dedication set for October
The local court system is hosting a dedication ceremony Oct. 10 for the recently completed courthouse.
City, county weigh use of ‘graywater’ from sinks, tubs
City and county leaders are weighing a program to allow the use of graywater – reused from the washing machine, bathroom sink or shower tub – for residential landscaping.
Traffic data show police put brakes on speeding citations
There has been a steep drop in the number of speeding tickets issued by Hollister police in the past two years, while more drivers are cited for stop-sign violations than any other traffic infraction, according to data provided by the department.
Deep Divide: Measure defined by more than fracking
Although Measure J is about fracking and other enhanced recovery methods at its core, much of the local debate to this point has focused on conventional oil drilling and what the initiative might or might not do beyond banning those specified practices.
Hollister Airshow continues losing money
The Hollister Airshow has lost money in four of its five years in existence and finished this past year $25,000 in the red, according to numbers provided during Monday’s council meeting.
