Flores set to retire from county HHS post
Kathy Flores is looking forward to a few things when she retires as director of the San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency on May 7. First, she wants to spend some time visiting her mother who lives in Southern California.
MMA: Alejo pushes for fighters’ pay rights in legislation
The next time an athlete chooses to fight professionally as a mixed martial arts fighter, they could have more freedom than ever before.
Opponents gather against Highway 152 toll road plan
With cheering and applause from an audience topping 100, more than a dozen people voiced opposition to a toll road proposal last week in Los Banos.
News Analysis: Post-employment benefits take big bite from county budget
San Benito County’s “Other Post-Employment Benefit Program” – or OPEB, pronounced oh-peb – is a perfect example of a generous and expensive program that was a lot easier to get into than it will be to escape.
San Juan sets town hall to discuss fire protection
San Juan Bautista will hold a town hall meeting next week to discuss fire protection in light of the county's move toward contracting with the City of Hollister for the services.
Colleague accuses Alejo of not reciting ‘Pledge’ in legislative sessions
Local Assemblyman Luis Alejo is considering filing an ethics complaint against a Bakersfield assemblywoman for charging at a fundraiser that he doesn't say the Pledge of Allegiance during legislative sessions.
Grant could help launch efforts for service district, new tax
Board of supervisors approve application that would fund a feasibility study
Gas prices squeeze local government coffers
It's not just commuters who are feeling squeezed at the gas pump.
Supervisor backs city tax extension for fire; demanded removal of Calfire chiefs
The county supervisor leading the charge to end a long-held relationship with Calfire and contract with Hollister for fire services is making the case for a new, countywide tax district that would fund a broader agency.
