Politics

Developer and former Supervisor Richard Scagliotti’s is proposing to build 206 single-family homes along Fairview Road next to the larger Award Homes development and surrounding the current Cielo Vista subdivision, according to records.

The city has a remedy for some of its most blocked-up streets.

Armen Nahabedian argued there is an abundance of misinformation being circulated about the oil industry, particularly his Project Indian endeavor proposing to use steam injections for extraction.

Daniel Recht contended boosting the tourism industry wouldn’t save the county from its woes. Victor Gomez referred to Recht’s sentiment about tourism as “negative” and called for using more hotel-tax revenue to attract visitors. Jerry Muenzer, meanwhile, touted his backing of a tourism business district to fund the efforts.

Hollister council members Monday approved the hiring of an assistant city manager, Brett Miller.

The Veterans Memorial Building is getting a fresh coat of paint on the inside and an array of improvements throughout the historic structure.

Councilwoman Pauline Valdivia clarified her position regarding a recent recusal from considering a city compensation proposal. She underscored in an interview with the Free Lance that she recused herself on a particular vote last month – the four other council members rejected it  – because the item related directly to her family members’ respective classifications as employees as opposed to a general pay matter.

A $42.5 million bond aimed at upgrading classrooms and other facilities at San Benito High School passed its final hurdle this week and will appear on the June 3 primary ballot.

The three candidates running for the District 4 county supervisor's seat are set to speak at next week's Lunch with Leaders event.

Hollister council members Thursday discussed such ideas as permanently extending the 1 percent sales tax, offering early retirement incentives to employees, hiring a purchasing agent and hiking vehicle license fees.