Council members’ views vary on early July air show schedule
While Hollister council members’ views vary on whether July 4 is the appropriate long-term time frame for the city’s air show, a majority of them appears intent on the timing for 2013.
Santa Clara County asks voters to increase sales tax
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors passed the second and final reading of an ordinance at their meeting Tuesday that asks voters to increase sales tax by one-eighth cent in November. It would increase the local tax rate from 8.375 percent to 8.5 percent. The board voted 4-0, with Supervisor Mike Wasserman absent.
Tiny mussels are big trouble for California
They are just two tiny mussels but they are dealing a big hurt to California lakes and rivers.
Farr to host Hollister town hall next week
Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel, will host a town hall meeting in Hollister next week, according to a statement from his office.
Council to weigh official action for holding air show near July 4
Hollister council members on Monday heard a presentation from the airport director to move the 3-year-old Hollister Airshow from Memorial Day weekend to a weekend around July 4, while the officials are set to consider a formal recommendation for the change.
Residents concerns amplify after mosque approval
Developers of the proposed Cordoba Center Islamic mosque and cemetery in San Martin said they jumped over the “first hurdle” with the Santa Clara County planning commission’s approval of the use permit for the property where they plan to build a new religious institution.
Residents want new parkway corridor to cover many uses
A river parkway reaching from San Juan Bautista to the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos is in the early planning stages, and residents Wednesday had a chance to give some input on where they want the trails to go along the corridor.
Legislation opens door for motorized use at Clear Creek
While they have fought against a federal agency for years, advocates pushing for Clear Creek Management Area’s reopening might get a chance to sidestep their foe at the Bureau of Land Management through newly introduced legislation. And while the door is now cracked open for long-dormant motorized vehicle use – supporters hope sometime in 2013 – the bill also appears to target an expansion to Clear Creek’s current boundaries comprising 63,000 acres.
City weighs moving air show to July 4 weekend
The Hollister City Council on Monday is set to consider an idea to move the Hollister Airshow from Memorial Day weekend to the weekend of July 4.














