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January 13, 2026

2011 Year in Review: It’s the economy, for better or worse

Economic stories of success and failure continued to dominate the local news scene in 2011, with the various machinations of financial tumult affecting nearly every aspect of life in San Benito County.

San Benito is one of 2 counties failing to submit pay data

San Benito is one of two counties in California listed as noncompliant with a state mandate to submit salary records for public perusal – and could face $5,000 in fines if it doesn't turn in the data in coming weeks. Two special districts in the county – the San Benito Resource Conservation District and the Tres Pinos Water District – also failed to file the documents.

Officials exhausted by bullet train costs

When it comes to spending staff hours and taxpayer dollars planning for California’s pricey and contentious high-speed rail project, City of Gilroy officials say they’re nearing the end of the line.

Library plan presents ambitious wish list

Melissa Flores • Pinnacle city editor

Hollister looks to sell McCray Street plot for development

The City of Hollister is looking to sell a portion of McCray Street that has been sitting largely unused since the Highway 25 bypass opened in early 2009.

Gilroy restaurant would feature bikini-clad dancers

If Bob Tapella's vision for the old Jeffrey's Restaurant comes to fruition, patrons will be savoring delicious French Dip sandwiches and a cold beer in a classy restaurant in front, or in the company of bikini-clad beauties in the back.

Officials address mishap with late claims

HHS updates process to ensure state and federal reimbursements come back to San Benito County

City official on road to recovery after stroke

Just over a year since a massive stroke, Clay Lee is back at

County leaders wrangle over trigger cuts

In a county supervisors meeting this week, the board decided in a 3-2 vote not to support a possible ballot measure by the California State Association of Counties that would guarantee counties realignment funding through a constitutional amendment.

GOP congressmen want high-speed rail project audited

A dozen Republican congressman have asked the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office to study California's controversial high-speed rail project, citing "questionable ridership and cost projections."

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