Politics

The Council of San Benito Governments voted 3-2 on Thursday to shutter use of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Government’s regional transportation model in favor of the county’s own model.

An overcapacity crowd flowed into San Juan Bautista City Hall on Tuesday evening to mostly voice opposition to a planned gas station and convenience store expected for the area near Highway 156 and the San Juan Inn.

City council members directed staff Tuesday to look into becoming a part of the “100,000 Homes Campaign” – a nationwide effort to get homeless people off the streets and into homes.

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.