Citadel spokesman confirms oil company weighing conventional drilling
Citadel Exploration is weighing the use of conventional techniques for oil extraction – instead of long-planned steam injections – at the Project Indian site in southern San Benito County, a company spokesman confirmed to the Free Lance.
VFW to honor active soldiers with banner program
Bernie Ramirez took over as president of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter in July, and he’s already taking action with a new banner program aimed at active servicemen.
County considers accepting proposals for Resource Recovery Park
After months of debate, county supervisors Tuesday are set to consider requesting proposals to operate at a Resource Recovery Park at the John Smith Landfill.
Coalition mulls over trailers for homeless after losing shelter funds
Government agencies have been working with the Homeless Coalition of San Benito County on solving short-term homeless issues and the problem with a lacking, permanent shelter as well.
Supervisor suggests portable toilet at homeless site near river
Government leaders are continuing talks on dealing with a growing homeless problem in a county without a permanent shelter. In the meantime, a supervisor last week asked about offering some temporary amenities to a group living near the San Benito River bed.
Council to weigh bids for $3.2M airport runway project
Hollister council members Monday are set to consider bid proposals for a $3.2 million runway reconstruction funded by a federal grant.
City may return TOT funds to help stimulate hotel building
Hollister officials are weighing whether to use transient occupancy tax revenue to help local hotels finance new construction or refurbishment projects.
City, county to weigh next move on expansion at skate park
Hollister council members are potentially moving forward on plans to expand skate park at Veterans Memorial Park five months after approving an expenditure for a BMX facility on the grounds.
