Hollister district weighs potential for another bond
The Hollister School District trustees voted 4-0 last week in favor of approving a contract with a campaign consultant to analyze their ability to call for a second general obligation facilities bond.
District uses bond money for ‘quick’ roof fix
Hollister School District trustees approved using bond money to fix water damage in the ceiling of a classroom at Ladd Lane School during the board meeting this week.
Preview: Board to consider new tourism promotion district
The board of supervisors will consider an item Tuesday to establish a Tourism Business Improvement District in San Benito County to help promote tourism.
Apple farming supervisor gets behind measure
Supervisor Anthony Botelho supports Measure J, the ballot initiative aiming to ban fracking and other enhanced extraction practices along with barring all petroleum activities in rural residential zones. He also acknowledged that given the opportunity, he would consider allowing oil exploration on his own land.
Updated: Luna extends lead; Muenzer holds narrow edge
Mickie Solorio Luna extended her lead over Victoria Montoya for the District 2 Hollister council seat, while Jerry Muenzer was holding on to a narrow advantage in the race for District 4 supervisor, according to the latest election results.
General plan special study areas up for discussion
San Benito County’s general plan update could take up to two years to complete, despite estimates earlier this year that it might be completed this fall.
Longtime county fair manager Ferreira to retire
San Benito County's longtime fair manager, Kelley Ferreira, is set to retire at the end of the year, according to an announcement from the 33rd Agricultural District.
