Cannella broaches business, water, school funding in chamber talk
State Sen. Anthony Cannella visited San Benito County this week and discussed several issues of local importance such as changes to enterprise zones, education funding reform and the need for a new water bond.
Farr calls bill to rename Pinnacles as national park ‘non-controversial’
If John Muir were still alive, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns surmised the pioneering environmentalist would argue that Pinnacles National Monument is a “grand geological library” that deserves the same level of recognition as the country’s most renowned parks.
State rule change hurts county chances for CDBG funds
For the first time in 30 years, San Benito County may be ineligible to apply for the federal community development block grant due to changes in the requirements by the state, which administers the grants. This year, the state implemented a rule that counties or cities that have received a grant in 2012-13 will not be eligible to apply for an additional grant in 2013-14 unless they have spent and completed 50 percent of the current year's grant before the notice of application is released.
County hires former San Jose official as interim public works director
San Benito County has hired an interim public works director with ample public-sector credentials in San Jose.
