Preview: Hollister council to hold budget hearings next week
The Hollister City Council is set to hold budget hearings Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of a budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Mosquito abatement fee may rise
Property owners living in the mosquito abatement district may see their annual property assessment increase by 82 cents if San Benito County supervisors approve the change after a public hearing on July 9.
County officials look into 211 call system
United Way staff members have been working with other nonprofits and government agencies on potentially bringing a referral service to San Benito County that would make it more easy for residents to connect with the dozens of programs available in the community.
City, school district at odds over use of fields
A Hollister official warned Monday that an agreement between the city and Hollister School District – for use of several school fields – was in limbo due to financial considerations.
Signs posted in park alerting residents of mountain lion sighting
Brigantino Park is set to reopen Tuesday – but residents might be watching their backs a little closer if they head that way.
Updated: Council OKs severance for city attorney’s departure
The city will pay Stephanie Atigh six months of salary and health benefits after recently initiating termination proceedings with her.
With final OK, fire deal takes effect June 23
Hollister City Council members Monday night approved the final piece to the puzzle on a long-discussed fire contract involving Hollister, San Benito County and San Juan Bautista.
Updated: Mayor wants to contract out attorney work, but faces pushback
In light of City Attorney Stephanie Atigh’s upcoming departure, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez indicated he wants to move toward a contract arrangement for legal services instead of hiring a new, permanent city attorney.
Alejo’s minimum wage bill OK’d by Assembly
The California State Assembly on Thursday passed Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s bill proposing to increase the minimum wage and attach it to an inflationary index.
CAO recommends end to furloughs, step freezes
In a preliminary budget presented to the San Benito County Board of Supervisors at a special meeting Tuesday, County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa called for keeping the “status quo” in most departments.
