City reexamines rules on A-frame signs downtown
When the Hollister council authorized Code Enforcement Mike Chambless to proactively enforce sign violations early this year, it meant the increasingly common sandwich-board signs in downtown would face scrutiny because they are prohibited in Hollister.
Utility signs 20-year power purchase agreement with Panoche solar project
The companies overseeing a massive solar project in Panoche Valley came to terms on a 20-year “power purchase agreement” with a utility in Southern California, according to an announcement from that utility, Southern California Edison.
Trustee claims Gavilan board took illegal vote on change to election process
Gavilan College trustees voted in closed session last month to change the way trustees are voted into office, confirmed Trustee Tony Ruiz, who represents the Hollister area on the board.
Gavilan president responds to letter over bond funds
Eight community members, including three county supervisors, have drafted a letter asking Gavilan College trustees to “cease and desist” the use of Measure E Funds for any expenses related to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.
Group requests Gavilan stop use of bonds funds for police academy
Eight local residents, including three county supervisors, endorsed a letter sent to Gavilan College officials requesting they cease approval or any use of $17 million in Measure E funds – toward a police academy project – approved by district voters in 2004 for satellite campuses.
Officer gets commendation for response to Chevron shooting
Chief David Westrick at Monday’s council meeting recounted Officer Carlos Rodriguez’s response to the shooting over biker rally weekend in awarding him a commendation for his actions.
Updated: Cannery produces more daily waste than rest of city users
A discussion about foul odors caused by rotting tomatoes became a debate over water, particularly the massive amounts of it going into the industrial wastewater pond and the use of the resource to clean the sewage system.
Updated: School official says Scattini security deal was ‘redundant’
Hollister council members Monday decided to wait until the upcoming deadline for candidates to declare before appointing the District 2 member set to temporarily succeed Robert Scattini, who resigned from his seat last week.
Drought workshop to focus on water conservation services
Several local organizations are sponsoring an upcoming drought workshop focusing on “Ways We Can All Save Water,” according to an announcement from the Water Resources Association of San Benito County.
Councilman’s resignation spurred by move to new district
District 2 Councilman Robert Scattini has resigned from his elected role following the Hollister School District’s decision to raise rent on a home from which he lives and oversaw Calaveras School security for 25 years.
