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.
County board approves lowering CAO’s minimum qualifications
Supervisors voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve changes to the code that would lower the education requirements for the county’s top administrative position. Supervisor Robert Rivas had the dissenting vote.
Board approves ‘feasibility study’ for alternative power agreement
Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a “feasibility study” to look into whether the county should move to a “community choice aggregation” energy plan that would allow it to set up power-purchase agreements with alternative energy companies.
Updated: Board makes CAO pick without reporting action, lowers qualifications
A majority of supervisors decided in closed session last week to offer the permanent county administrative officer role to interim CAO Ray Espinosa, officials have confirmed. Before hiring him, the board had to lower the position’s minimum qualifications to no longer require a college degree.
Pinnacles National Park would close during government shutdown
If you were planning on visiting Pinnacles National Park on Tuesday, you might want to rethink your travel plans.
