Politics

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.

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.

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.

Hollister council members Monday are set to consider bid proposals for a $3.2 million runway reconstruction funded by a federal grant.

Hollister officials are weighing whether to use transient occupancy tax revenue to help local hotels finance new construction or refurbishment projects.

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.

Hollister council members Tuesday voted 3-1 to allocate $50,000 toward potential rewards for information in local crimes, including $25,000 offered for help in the Aug. 1 killing of 19-year-old Ariana Zendejas.

A sand and gravel quarry project proposed for the Paicines Ranch ran up against so much opposition, the applicant pulled the project before it even reached official consideration.

The lawsuit that could derail the city of San Juan Bautista’s lifting of a prior ban against franchise businesses focuses on the California Environmental Quality Act, claiming officials failed to interpret the ordinance as a “project” – which usually triggers the need for an environmental review.