Politics

In past years, the budget hearing process in San Benito County has taken up to six days, allowing for department heads, members of the public and supervisors to discuss the details of every budget unit in the county. But this year, supervisors are considering a different process.

The Bureau of Land Management in is seeking public nominations for six open positions on its Central California District Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues.

Old City Hall isn’t looking quite so old these days due to first-floor renovations nearing completion, but top city officials have tabled the latest suggestion for the building – refurbishing the upper floor and making way for the engineering department to create a “one-stop shop” for development needs.

San Juan Bautista City Council members this week are scheduled to discuss the city's capital plan.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss items related to the budget, at 1 p.m., in the Chambers, 481 Fourth St.

The San Benito County Fish & Game Commission has its next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

The San Benito County Water District Board of Directors is set to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

While San Benito County supervisors nixed the idea of pursuing a special district and tax measure to support parks, recreation and libraries in 2013, they have agreed to staff recommendations to continue communicating with residents on a potential general tax measure for 2014.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, released a statement on the governor’s "State of the State" address.

Local residents and stakeholders from outside San Benito County took an opportunity to share their thoughts on proposed amendments to an oil and gas ordinance, speaking for more than two hours Tuesday.