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December 21, 2025

Updated: Candidates separated by 1 vote in Hollister school race

As the elections office prepares to conduct its final counts, candidates vying for a Hollister School District board seat are separated by a single vote.

Velazquez headed toward victory in Hollister’s first mayor’s race

Hollister businessman Ignacio Velazquez is headed toward victory in the city's first mayor's race.

Supervisors appoint IT manager to CAO post

San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Ray Espinosa to the interim county administrative position.

Governments put a ‘stop’ to school pedestrian worries

After years of concerns over pedestrian safety near the high school, the city and county recently responded to those worries and installed stop signs at two Nash Road intersections.

County set to agree on settlement terms with departing CAO

Supervisors on Tuesday are set to consider terms of a settlement agreement with departed County Administrative Officer Rich Inman and also appoint an unnamed interim CAO who currently works for the county.

Hollister district candidates talk budget, libraries, charter school

There are nine candidates facing off in the Hollister School District to gain four of five open seats on the board of trustees.

Velazquez is biggest spender in mayoral campaign

While Ignacio Velazquez spent the most money in his campaign among four candidates for Hollister mayor through the latest filing period, he expended about $7,000 more than he received in donations and accrued unpaid bills totaling $8,818, according to campaign finance statements filed late last week.

Video: Four candidates for Hollister mayor interview with the editorial board

Watch these extended interviews with the four candidates squaring off in Hollister's first mayoral race.

Fire union endorses Velazquez for mayor

The Hollister Firefighters Association Local 3395 gave its endorsement to Velazquez. The union wrote in a statement provided this week:

Deeper discussion offered on proposed oil exploration rules

San Benito County residents will have a chance to continue a dialogue with county supervisors about oil and gas wells at a public workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday in the supervisors chambers.

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