Preview: Board to weigh ballot measure for increase to lodging tax
The board of supervisors will meet Tuesday to discuss whether to move forward on a proposed Transient Occupancy tax, better known as a “hotel” tax.
County GOP reports vandalism, theft of Romney signs
San Benito County’s Republican Party last weekend posted a handful of large signs supporting presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The local party’s chairman on Wednesday reported that one of those signs was vandalized – so it now reads “Romney Lies” – and another was stolen.
Board to consider pay hikes, action on Clear Creek closing
San Benito County supervisors today will consider an ordinance
Pinnacles National Park Highway: Gateway to a grocery store?
The idea to rename Airline Highway as Pinnacles National Park Highway seemed like a done deal with broad consensus. That no longer appears to be the case, with one supervisor altering his position in light of urging from detractors.
City hardens rules on new water softeners
Council members voted unanimously Monday to ban the installation of many new types of water softeners, specifically ones using salt. The city is facing pressure from the state to meet salinity standards in wastewater effluent, and water conservation officials believe this is a necessary, final step to abide by the rules.
County’s stringent growth laws facing likely demise
A decade-old growth management ordinance designed to slow
Tight races in limbo with more results coming later
The San Benito County Elections Office plans to release updated
