Politics

Hollister School District officials cited school parents as being “not the most consistent voters” – as noted in a paid survey consultant’s report – in deciding to place a bond measure on the November ballot instead of June.

Even though it is officially illegal for BMX riders to use the skate park in Hollister, the venue over the years has become a haven for both skaters and bicycle users. With overcrowding causing continued safety issues, though, local park leaders are looking into building a separate facility for BMX users on the nearby basketball courts.

The San Benito County Water District on Tuesday voted unanimously to issue a resolution declaring an emergency water shortage condition in the county and impose a fee for water overuse.

County supervisors Tuesday put off a decision on potentially supporting a Tourism Business Improvement District.

State Sen. Anthony Cannella, R-Ceres, announced Tuesday he has introduced a bill in the California State Senate to help homeowners in San Benito County receive tax relief on forgiven mortgage debt.

The board of supervisors will consider an item Tuesday to establish a Tourism Business Improvement District in San Benito County to help promote tourism.

Construction work is set to start Saturday on a one-mile stretch along San Felipe Road in Hollister, according to Caltrans.

In a special retreat meeting, the board of supervisors held a “brainstorming” session Tuesday on ways to replace old technological systems with new infrastructure and reform efficiency of county agencies, among other items.

Six years after closing off the popular off-road attraction in San Benito County, Clear Creek Management Area, the Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday it had released its decision calling for most of the public lands to remain closed permanently.

County supervisors Tuesday night took the most important step yet toward developing a Resource Recovery Park next to the landfill.