Block grants: County OK’d; Hollister denied
San Benito County received word last week that it will be getting $500,000 in community development block grant funding after a state snafu almost dubbed the jurisdiction's application ineligible in May.
Sheriff’s office in slow pursuit of modern headquarters
Imagine if detectives at a modern sheriff’s office worked out of a closet, with just enough room to jam a desk in there.
For first time, Californians will be able to register to vote online
Beginning next month, Californians for the first time will be able to use the Internet to register to vote, giving them about six weeks of online access to register in time to participate in the Nov. 6 presidential election.
Mayoral candidates square off on sales tax measure
Although voters will make the decision on the November ballot for an extension to the 1 percent sales tax, the city’s first at-large mayor – if the measure passes – would be tasked with leading council members in deciding how to best spend the $3.2 million annually.
Supes seeking appraisal of old hospital property
Though the old county hospital site on Southside Road has long been abandoned, supervisors are hoping to turn it into an asset for the community. The building itself, on Southside Road, has fallen into disrepair since it has been empty dating back at least until 2008.
A Sales Taxing Dilemma: Sides make cases on ballot measure
Unlike 2007, an official opposition group is pushing against supporters of an extension to the city’s 1 percent sales tax, and both sides have launched campaigns with starkly contrasting messages to the public.
Ag values were up in 2011, but is 2012 less rosy?
San Benito County maintained its reputation as a bastion of agriculture again in 2011 when the value of local crops and livestock increased by $8 million over numbers from 2010.
Public Comment: Residents talk about Clear Creek concerns and property-owner rights
During the Aug. 21 meeting of the county board of supervisors, four residents spoke during the public comment period in which they could comment on items not on the agenda.
