Hollister council approves transfer of veterans building
The Hollister City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday to transfer management of the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister to the local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
City to proactively enforce code violations starting Jan. 1
Hollister council members Monday decided to set Jan. 1 as a goal date to begin stricter enforcement of code ordinances, including those relating to signs and substandard housing matters.
Mayor will continue to own The Vault, stay out of rally calls
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez plans to maintain ownership of The Vault restaurant building in downtown Hollister. And with it, he will continue to step away from any decisions relating to the annual motorcycle rally due to a financial conflict of interest.
City looks to replace engineering, finance officials
The city has placed two top administrators on leave and is looking to replace the employees.
Cannella broaches business, water, school funding in chamber talk
State Sen. Anthony Cannella visited San Benito County this week and discussed several issues of local importance such as changes to enterprise zones, education funding reform and the need for a new water bond.
Council to weigh accepting San Benito Street transfer
Hollister City Council members Monday are set to consider accepting control and maintenance over the San Benito Street portion of Highway 25 after years of delays with the planned relinquishment.
Board seeks help with mussels at San Justo Reservoir
The board of supervisors Tuesday voted to “mussel” up some support from congressional representatives for the Zebra Mussel Eradication Plan at San Justo Reservoir.
Environmental review begins for river parkway, regional park
The environmental review of the regional park and river parkway began in earnest last week with a meeting involving members of the parks and recreation commission and administrators overseeing the environmental review – and continued with an official meeting of the parks and recreation commission last Tuesday evening.
Cannella to speak at chamber lunch Wednesday
State Sen. Anthony Cannella is scheduled to make a stop in the Hollister area Wednesday.
Alejo touts recently approved bills in talk with council
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, came to San Benito County on Monday and updated the Hollister City Council on his legislative accomplishments and other bills in the works in the capitol.
