Appeals court rules against environmental groups in solar case
The Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of PV2 Energy and the county in the lawsuit from Save Panoche Valley, the Sierra Club and the Audubon Society over the 399-megawatt solar farm proposed in San Benito County.
Preview: Council to OK closure of streets for rally
The Hollister City Council is set to hold a special meeting Tuesday to close off side streets for the motorcycle rally and give direction on the 2013-14 budget.
New chief’s swearing-in ceremony announced
Incoming Hollister Police Chief David Westrick will be sworn in July 2 at the Veterans Memorial Building.
Agencies to host open house on water quality projects
The three agencies overseeing the Hollister Area Water Project – a $30 million set of endeavors that will help the community meet quality standards, but will just about double city users’ rates – are hosting an open house July 9.
Updated: Council shuts down police contract talks in 3-2 vote
Don’t expect serious talks to pick up until at least 2016 on law enforcement consolidation in San Benito County.
Preview: Council to weigh hiring outside labor negotiator
The Hollister City Council is set to meet Monday and consider hiring an outside labor negotiator, along with the future direction for the city manager and city attorney roles.
District rescinds cancellation of recreation contracts
Hollister School District trustees Thursday night reversed course on a prior cancellation to contracts with the city – over use of facilities for recreation programs – and directed staff officials to revive negotiations on a new agreement.
Mayor’s goal for police deal is $1M-plus in savings
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez said he wants to see at least $500,000 in savings to move ahead with a law enforcement contract involving the Hollister Police Department and San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Hollister recreation’s use of school facilities in limbo
It looks as though the relatively new Hollister school board doesn’t have much patience for a long-held partnership with the city involving the rental of facilities for recreation programs. And it appears that trustees are concerned about a range of “little issues” that have accumulated through the years rather than one primary concern, according to the school board president.
Ambitious regional park plan tops out at $40 million
The plan for a county regional park – put together based on input gathered from the community since 2012 – comes with a $37 million to $40 million price tag that would include all the amenities desired by residents and members of an advisory committee.
