No pot doctor in SJB historic district
A medical cannabis recommendation clinic with several licensed physicians will not be allowed to operate at a former bank in the historic center of San Juan Bautista, according to a decision by the city’s planning commission during its Tuesday meeting. Â
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Plans move ahead for fire station on north side
Fire Chief Mike O’Connor told county board members plans are moving ahead on a Fire Station No. 3 near the airport, while a supervisor in the same discussion criticized lacking communication from the city during a recent investigation of the chief.
Appeals court rules against environmental groups in solar case
The Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of PV2 Energy and the county in the lawsuit from Save Panoche Valley, the Sierra Club and the Audubon Society over the 399-megawatt solar farm proposed in San Benito County.
City looks to replace engineering, finance officials
The city has placed two top administrators on leave and is looking to replace the employees.
County short $400K due to late claims
Supervisors on Tuesday found out San Benito County faces a shortfall of more than $400,000 due to an employee filing late claims for in-home support services.
Supervisor amends report to add firm’s donation
Supervisor Jaime De La Cruz today submitted an amended campaign
Local officials consider options to cut plastic bag use
While not considering an outright ban on the use of plastic bags
Proposed sale of 400 block coming back in April
A proposal for the 400 block development on San Benito Street is expected to go before council members in April.
Council members unanimously approved going forward in exclusive talks to sell the city’s property in the 400 block for multi-use development in May 2016. Mayor...

















