Public Comment: No fracking, Aromas residents tell board
The San Benito County officials heard from members of the public and two spokespeople from oil interests at Tuesday's supervisors' meeting.
Boxer surprised signs show him endorsing mayoral candidate
You might wonder why the WBC interim welterweight boxing champion from Gilroy appears to be showing his support for a Hollister mayoral candidate on campaign signs cropping up here last week.
Back to the drawing board on regional park design
When presented with two conceptual designs for a regional park based on input from community workshops, the San Benito County parks and recreation commissioners decided to go back to consultants to request a third option.
Mosque appeal heads to planning commission
The Santa Clara County planning commission will hear three appeals to the Cordoba Center mosque project in San Martin Tuesday.
County official says flag lowering ‘fell off the radar’ on 9/11
Many counties and cities throughout the nation organize community events to honor those lost in the terrorist attacks 11 years ago on Sept. 11. At the very least, citizens have come to expect their local government institutions to lower American flags to half-staff. Â
Three election forums scheduled for coming weeks
Local organizations have scheduled three separate election forums in the coming weeks.
County to oppose ‘Legacy’ easement program
A voluntary federal government program to create conservation easements along the Central Valley foothills is coming up against resistance in San Benito County, with supervisors prepared to draft a resolution opposing the program.
Aromas group seeks moratorium on oil drilling
An Aromas group wants San Benito County to tighten controls on oil and gas drilling and is seeking a six-month moratorium on new wells in the meantime.
Roads could get more crowded with new designation
San Benito County roads will be more crowded by 2035 – and not just because of population growth.
