Politics

The Hollister council directed the city and the Hollister Downtown Association to move forward on plans for next year’s motorcycle rally with North Carolina-based WorldWide Dynamics, the manager that oversaw the 2013 event revival.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, joined President Obama in San Francisco on Monday to push Congress on immigration reform.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo traveled to El Salvador to meet with political leaders in Watsonville’s sister city, San Pedro Masahuat.

Hollister council members approved a resolution Monday to provide funds to the Hollister Police Department to purchase supplies and equipment for the Hollister Neighborhood Watch Program.

A local Boy Scouts troop received $1,000 from Corbin Motorcycle Seats & Accessories at Monday’s Hollister City Council meeting to help replace nearly $1,000 in stolen flags that the group lost during this year’s motorcycle rally.

County supervisors agreed Tuesday to hire interim County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa as the permanent CAO, despite concerns from one of the board members about the official’s lack of college credentials.

State Sen. Anthony Cannella has announced his “There Ought to a Be a Law” contest “to provide constituents the opportunity to present ideas for new legislation,” according to announcement from his office.

County supervisors are considering whether to appeal to the state for help in providing funds necessary to increase security personnel – as required by the state – upon the opening of the new courthouse.

Hollister City Council members Monday are scheduled to hear a report about the city’s signature annual event, the motorcycle rally.

The Library Action Committee and the Community Foundation for San Benito County are hosting another “Future of San Benito County Libraries” forum on Wednesday.