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January 13, 2026

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.

San Juan to dedicate area’s first electric charging station

San Juan Bautista leaders are set to host a dedication for the area’s first electric charging station at Abbe Park on Feb. 17, according to announcement from the city.

Hollister Hills hiking-trails project moves forward

Environmental review continues through next week for plans to

BLM seeking members for advisory council

Residents of Central California concerned about public land management are invited to seek appointment to a regional committee that advises the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

County buys a second one-man pothole machine

County supervisors this week approved the purchase of a second, one-man pothole machine designed to more effectively and more efficiently repair roads with less manpower.

River parkway project running smoothly

San Benito County supervisors voted Tuesday to add the San Benito River Habitat Conservation project to the capital outlay fund as a new capital project, which will help the county move forward with a proposed river parkway along the San Benito River that will eventually stretch from San Juan Bautista to the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

Flores retiring from county HHS post

The San Benito County supervisors this week offered direction to County Administrative Officer Rich Inman on how they would like to proceed with filling the county’s Health and Human Services Agency when current director Kathy Flores retires May 4 after 26 years on the job.

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