Mayor to close Vault so he can make rally decisions
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez has had an on-again, off-again status when it comes to making official decisions on the biker rally. On Monday, he announced he is on again and said he will avoid making money on the event so he can take part in the city's decision making.
Council agenda item on ‘Goals’ falls short of state mandates
One of two agenda items on a special Hollister City Council meeting scheduled for Monday evening is listed as “Goals and Objectives” and could lead officials down a flimsy legal path if they choose to discuss specific topics.
BMX park proposal gets leg up from Hollister council
Jessie Medina is a local skateboarder who recited a commonly heard belief Monday among young people in Hollister.
Council shows unanimous support for pharmacy tobacco ban
Hollister council members Monday expressed unanimous support for an idea to ban tobacco-related sales in local pharmacies.
City, county to weigh next move on expansion at skate park
Hollister council members are potentially moving forward on plans to expand skate park at Veterans Memorial Park five months after approving an expenditure for a BMX facility on the grounds.
County omission caused delay to law enforcement study
County and city leaders expect a consultant to finish the study
SBC might contract with Santa Cruz for 911 dispatch
San Benito County supervisors have taken the first step toward
County elections office releases final results
Staff Report
The San Benito County Elections Office this week released the official final results of the local vote count in the Nov. 3 General Election.
The San Benito County Registrar of Voters on Nov. 30 posted the last set of numbers that showed there were...
Mayoral seat will be contested
Election season has officially begun in San Benito County, with the filing period ending Aug. 10. Topping the list of hotly contested races will be the race for mayor of Hollister, where two-term incumbent Ignacio Velazquez faces three challengers.
Velazquez filed his candidacy paperwork days...
















