Grand jury examines county, water district, school safety
The current San Benito County Civil Grand Jury examined such issues as the recruitment for a county administrative officer, a Sunnyslope Water District project, lockdown procedures at local schools, lacking sheriff's deputies and outdated sheriff's vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
