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.
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.
Entire fracking ban initiative to print on sample ballot
Larry Rebecchi believes something monumental happened last week for supporters of a San Benito County fracking ban.
County hires former San Jose official as interim public works director
San Benito County has hired an interim public works director with ample public-sector credentials in San Jose.
Painting the town patriotic through mural
An Iraq War veteran is leading Hollister artists in painting a mural that celebrates the service of local, living veterans.
