Politics

Victor Gomez has a 100-vote gap to fill in the District 4 county board race heading into November, but he will have extra time and a bigger turnout on his side for the General Election.

With about 300 ballots left for tallying, the Measure G facilities bond for San Benito High School continues toward a slim passage.

Mark Cresswell first thought of pursuing a trademark for the Hollister Motorcycle Rally brand in early 2013 when potential sponsors asked him about licensing rights for use on apparel and other goods.

Initial election results released Tuesday night indicated a slight edge for supporters of the Measure G capital facilities bond for San Benito High School.

The District 4 county board race is headed for a November runoff. Incumbent Supervisor Jerry Muenzer held a lead after the elections office released initial results Tuesday night for the District 4 county board race, but not enough to surpass the necessary 50 percent mark to prevent a runoff.

Councilwoman Pauline Valdivia will not seek a fifth term in office, she announced Monday night.

Aside from two races, the remainder of the primary ballot in San Benito County is defined by a lack of opposition on the local front.

Hollister Councilman Victor Gomez had nearly twice as much in cash contributions as the next of two other competitors for the District 4 county board seat, according to campaign finance documents submitted last week.

The county’s elections office is short workers for the June 3 primary, according to the head elections official.

The city is naming its dog park after the late Jerry Gabe, an aircraft enthusiast who spent much of his free time at the neighboring airport.