First city newsletter mixes English, Spanish items
The first edition of Hollister’s quarterly newsletter came out last week and the glossy publication included three brief items for upcoming events, along with a slew of shorter announcements and city advertisements.
Alejo bill to increase state’s minimum wage hits Assembly floor
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, author of a bill hitting the Assembly floor this week proposing to increase the state’s minimum wage, said the legislation would assist lower-income families in keeping up with escalating costs and that it would dissuade municipalities from passing local rates.
Judge rules against pot shop in county lawsuit
It looks like the party is over for Purple Cross Rx, the medical marijuana dispensary embroiled in a legal battle with the county since opening on Bolsa Road in late 2010.
For cattle industry, general plan draft is a real stinker
Local residents in the cattle industry were taken aback by environmental goals included in the county’s long-developing general plan – a document that will act as a blueprint for future development – which called for an 80 percent reduction to the local herd by 2035.
Oil ordinance delayed for publication mandate
San Benito County supervisors were forced to delay approval of an updated oil and gas well ordinance Tuesday due to a public notice requirement.
With some residents upset, county pulls support for highway name change
San Benito County supervisors reversed course this week on their support of changing the name of Airline Highway to Pinnacles National Park Highway in an effort to spur tourism in the county for the recently upgraded national park.
Preview: San Juan council to weigh fire contract
San Juan Bautista council members will consider approving the city's involvement in a fire contract with Hollister following the recent approval by the county board.
Updated: Hollister city manager, attorney both resigning
Hollister City Manager Clint Quilter and City Attorney Stephanie Atigh are both resigning from their positions.
Cost of improvement projects could double water rates
Although city residents can expect improved water quality in the coming years due to a series of planned projects, they also can look forward to a significant spike in their water rates, with those figures possibly set to inflate by more than 100 percent over six years.
Flight nurses will be honored for saving pedestrian
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday are set to honor two flight nurses who helped to save the life of a pedestrian struck by a car in San Benito County on Christmas Eve.
