Mayor to close Vault so he can make rally decisions
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez has had an on-again, off-again status when it comes to making official decisions on the biker rally. On Monday, he announced he is on again and said he will avoid making money on the event so he can take part in the city's decision making.
Former RDA loans up for restructuring
The Hollister Redevelopment Successor Agency – or city council – has recommend to its oversight board representing local taxing entities that they restructure loans made by the former Hollister RDA to the Honda Powerhouse and Cain/Renz property at 102 San Benito St.
Grant, shelter funds in jeopardy
Change to state requirement may make San Benito County ineligible to receive funding
New councilman forced to resign due to move
Hollister Councilman Roy Sims moved just outside of his district and must resign from his seat.
Sims, the District 4 councilman, was elected in November to one of four council members joining the mayor on the dais.
“I will no longer be able to be on...
Mayor admits lacking clarity on new fire fees
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez acknowledged that the city should have provided more clarity on new fees charged for fire department responses before the council’s approval Monday.
