Politics

Sen. Anthony Cannella, R-Ceres, received a perfect score from the small business association National Federation of Independent Businesses in California for his voting record in 2013, according to a release from the senator’s office. That came despite Cannella voting on just five of nine matters under consideration by the group.

While the courthouse finally opened for business Monday, county supervisors on Tuesday agreed to accept the local court agency’s one-time contribution of $100,000 for extra security personnel needed at the new facility.

County supervisors Tuesday are set to weight an agreement with the California Department of Transportation on the design and construction of the Highway 156 Improvement Project.

The city council and the planning commission have revisited their debate about the size of Hollister parks.

Local and state leaders gathered Thursday to commemorate the official transfer of San Benito Street to the city's jurisdiction.

Council members and planning commissioners recently discussed new code enforcement policies that went into effect Jan. 1 regarding improper sign use outside downtown Hollister shops.

A local education icon is calling it a career. County Superintendent Mike Sanchez will not seek another four-year term and plans to retire when his current term expires at the end of 2014.

Supervisor Jerry Muenzer is facing stiff competition in June, while Supervisor Robert Rivas won't face any. San Benito High School Principal Krystal Lomanto might run for county superintendent for the first time and could potentially succeed the retiring Mike Sanchez.

Supervisors last week received an update on outreach to local hotel owners about the creation of a tourism business improvement district, and a county staff official indicated lodging operators weren’t necessarily against the idea.

A state recording made it official Thursday when Caltrans handed over ownership of Hollister's main street to the city.