Lawsuit against San Juan’s change to franchise law focuses on CEQA
The lawsuit that could derail the city of San Juan Bautista’s lifting of a prior ban against franchise businesses focuses on the California Environmental Quality Act, claiming officials failed to interpret the ordinance as a “project” – which usually triggers the need for an environmental review.
Candidate’s donations far eclipse two others’ campaign chests
In raising $10,586 through the most recent disclosure period -
More sign damage reported in Measure J campaign
More sign damage has been reported in the Measure J campaign, this time with obscene graffiti found on a prominent sign along San Benito Street.
County’s latest effort to close pot shop goes up in smoke
San Benito County's latest effort to close down medical marijuana dispensary Purple Cross went up in smoke last month – at least for now – when a judge recently denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would have forced the controversial nonprofit to close immediately.
Water treatment plant to cost $20M, bump rates
Local officials held a public meeting Thursday to discuss the notice of preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the West Hills Water Treatment Plant.
Public comment: Residents talk Clear Creek, CDBG grant and more
At Tuesday's San Benito County Board of Supervisors a handful of residents talked about items not on the agenda. One called for the supervisors to work with Congressman Sam Farr on reopening Clear Creek. Another talked about "new" revenue for San Benito County in the form of unclaimed property held at the state controller's office. Others talked about the importance of the CDBG grant funding and remembered 9/11 on the 11th anniversary of the tragedy.
