District 4 candidates share views on tourism, fracking
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.
City hires assistant manager from within finance ranks
Hollister council members Monday approved the hiring of an assistant city manager, Brett Miller.
Veterans rep: ‘Things seem to be getting a lot better’
The Veterans Memorial Building is getting a fresh coat of paint on the inside and an array of improvements throughout the historic structure.
Councilwoman clarifies stance on pay votes
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.
High school’s $42.5M bond officially set for June ballot
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.
County board candidates to speak at chamber event
The three candidates running for the District 4 county supervisor's seat are set to speak at next week's Lunch with Leaders event.
Updated: Agenda ‘deficient’ for Hollister council retreat
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.
County gets temporary boost to firefighting ranks
County residents can expect to see a boost to local firefighting ranks – at least for the next two years.
Updated: President signs Farr’s Medicare reimbursement fix
President Obama on Tuesday signed Congressman Sam Farr's bill to put local doctors' Medicare reimbursement rates in line with those of some other neighboring counties’ healthcare providers.
Avera appointed as Hollister city manager
Hollister officials gave plenty of praise to incoming City Manager Bill Avera on Monday night, but Mayor Ignacio Velazquez also said the council would request the official’s resignation if he doesn’t have the budget balanced in three years.
