33.6 F
Hollister
January 14, 2026

Handler’s layoff leads to retirement for K-9 Deputy Dix

One of the most well-known snouts around the San Benito County Sheriff's Office received a commendation upon retirement from the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

Water treatment plant to cost $20M, bump rates

Local officials held a public meeting Thursday to discuss the notice of preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the West Hills Water Treatment Plant.

Public comment: Clear Creek enthusiasts thank supervisors

During the Aug. 14 San Benito County Board of Supervisors, two members of the public who support the reopening of Clear Creek to off-road vehicles thanked the supervisors for their support of the effort through the years since the park was closed to off-road uses.

Mosque opponents to host forum on Islam

After months of arguing over county building codes in an effort to keep the proposed Cordoba Center Islamic mosque and cemetery out of San Martin, the Gilroy/Morgan Hill Patriots are turning the debate to the perceived threat of an Islamic presence in the South Santa Clara County with a public event this Saturday.

Hollister’s first mayor’s race begins

The race for Hollister history has begun.

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.

SOCIAL MEDIA

5,035FansLike
324FollowersFollow
1,077FollowersFollow