Pike: Work changes were ‘full catalyst’ for decision against run
Pike recently announced he wouldn't run and pointed to changes
Momentum builds for a 2013 motorcycle rally
In November 2008, council members canceled the Hollister Motorcycle Rally for the second time in less than three years. Top officials in the deficit-straddled city decided financial security outweighed the escalating costs – primarily a $360,000 security price tag – which came with Hollister’s signature event.
Plans move ahead for fire station on north side
Fire Chief Mike O’Connor told county board members plans are moving ahead on a Fire Station No. 3 near the airport, while a supervisor in the same discussion criticized lacking communication from the city during a recent investigation of the chief.
School leaders meet with council on growth
Hollister School District trustees and city council members held a rare joint meeting this week to discuss the area’s population, which is projected to grow significantly in the next few years.
Plans under way for landfill expansion
Plans to expand the county landfill on 133 acres south and west
Records: Police issued zero tickets for helmet law since 2011
The Hollister Police Department did not issue a single citation to minors for violating the state’s helmet law between 2011 and late September of this year, according to documents obtained by the Free Lance through a records request.
Council to gain 2 members, choose mayor for the year
The council traditionally has rotated to a new mayor each year.
