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Hollister
December 18, 2025

City hones focus on buckled sidewalks, unsafe roads near schools

Hollister officials last week took two steps in what Mayor Ignacio Velazquez referred to as part of efforts to address “infrastructure needs” in the city.

Updated: Judge puts nozzle on oil project

A Monterey County Superior Court judge has halted the Project Indian oil development site near Coalinga while citing a lacking environmental review from local officials.

Part-time teachers at Gavilan point to pay disparity

Some part-time teachers at Gavilan College are outraged that their hourly pay—and often their courses—are being cut while top administrators receive bonuses and increasing salaries.

Judge rules against Project Indian oil site approval

A Monterey County judge this week halted the Project Indian oil development site near Coalinga while citing a lacking environmental review from local officials, according to an announcement from the Center for Biological Diversity, which sued San Benito County.

City taking yet another look at RV parking rules

City officials thought they had solved a problem surrounding the vast number of recreational vehicles and boats parked on residential streets throughout Hollister by vowing to crack down on violators.

City hardens rules on new water softeners

Council members voted unanimously Monday to ban the installation of many new types of water softeners, specifically ones using salt. The city is facing pressure from the state to meet salinity standards in wastewater effluent, and water conservation officials believe this is a necessary, final step to abide by the rules.

Planning chief: Most of county unaffected by all-out petroleum ban

A ballot initiative would ban all petroleum activities in certain areas, but it appears that particular portion of the proposal would affect less than 10 percent of county land, the top local planning official said this week.

Council to weigh sidewalk repairs, water softener restrictions

City officials hope to avoid getting tripped up when they weigh a new sidewalk repair program Monday.

Local districts plan to bypass enforcement of state water fines

San Benito County residents won’t have to fret much about those new $500 fines approved by the state.

City hopes LED lights at Fourth Street last longer than others

City officials hope the new LED crosswalk lights at Fourth and Monterey streets will last longer than others installed in town.

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