County’s latest effort to close pot shop goes up in smoke
San Benito County's latest effort to close down medical marijuana dispensary Purple Cross went up in smoke last month – at least for now – when a judge recently denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would have forced the controversial nonprofit to close immediately.
Business council lays out terms for support on tax extension
With the Hollister City Council last week officially placing an extension to the Measure T sales tax on the November ballot, the new executive director of the San Benito County Business Council attended the meeting and offered three terms under which the organization would support the idea.
Sheriff’s office releases 2011 annual report
San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson presented the department's 2011 annual report at the May 8 county supervisors meeting in an attempt to stave off the elimination of 11 positions from his jurisdiction. The supervisors are set to discuss the layoffs at a future meeting.
‘Talking SBC’ podcast premiere: Guest is acting Police Chief David Westrick
The premiere of the podcast Talking San Benito County features host Marty Richman interviewing the interim police chief, David Westrick. The new police chief discusses his past in law enforcement and looks ahead to the future of the local force.
Letter: Councilman claims supervisor’s brother made threat over fire vote
Hollister City Councilman Doug Emerson submitted this letter to the editor. Look back for a story on the matter.
Multitude of change in June election
Polling places eliminated, districts change and voters get an open primary
Council OKs placing 5-year tax extension on ballot
Hollister City Council members on Monday unanimously voted in favor of placing a Measure T sales tax extension on the November ballot.
County board rejects fire contract with Hollister in 3-2 vote
San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a contract for fire services with the Hollister Fire Department.
