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.
Supes support PG&E discount that could help large businesses
Pacific Gas and Electric is proposing an economic development rate that could potentially offer a discount of up to 35 percent to large employers who use 200 kilowatts of electricity or more a month, if approved by the California Public Utilities Commission.
SBHS to county: ‘Stop’ neglecting safety
Trustee Rodriguez presents concerns about intersection to county board of supervisors
Updated: County to talk fire contract with Hollister
Supervisors vote 3-2 to pursue contract with Hollister fire instead of maintaining service with Calfire
Supes cap vacation accrual for unrepresented employees
Non-union group offers 12.7 percent concessions in variety of compensation cuts
Board urged to contract with Hollister, nix Calfire
The county’s nearly 60-year relationship with Calfire could be going down in flames Tuesday.
State: Courthouse construction to start this week
The state Monday announced that construction will start this week on a new $33.6 million county courthouse.
Morgan Hill races to spend downtown improvement cash
With the long arm of the newly created Morgan Hill oversight board threatening to lay claim to what’s left of the former redevelopment agency’s 2008 bond proceeds, the city council is poised to quickly spend the remnants of the $110 million in loans to spruce up the downtown.Â
Hollister school trustee announces resignation
Hollister School District Trustee Michal Query has announced her resignation from the board, effective May 22, according to a statement from the Hollister School District.
















