City braces for sales-tax extension campaign
As Hollister council members and other advocates of an extension to the Measure T sales tax gear up for a sequel to the 2007 campaign, Community Vision San Benito is hosting a “listening session” Monday where officials will break down the city’s budget ails.
City chooses Walgreens developer for open plot
Hollister council members have chosen Walgreens over Denny’s as the competing bids sought use of city land on McCray Street.
Solar ‘smart park’ getting close to groundbreaking
A year after developer Megawatt Energy submitted a preliminary application to build a solar energy facility just outside of the Hollister city limits, near Union and Cienega roads, the project is getting closer to breaking ground.
San Benito courthouse construction to begin soon
Construction on the new $36 million San Benito County Courthouse on Fourth Street is "imminent," with activity expected on the long-vacant three-acre site expected within the next few weeks, according to court officials.
HSD, classified union reach agreement after impasse
After more than six months of negotiating, Hollister School District officials and the California School Employees Association chapter 625, which represents classified staff, came to an agreement on an employee contract that included concessions from both sides. The Hollister School Board ratified the contract at a special meeting Feb. 7.
Congressman Farr files to retain seat
Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, on Monday pulled papers to run for the newly numbered 20th Congressional District.
