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December 26, 2025

County department sets procedure to prevent late claims

San Benito County's Health and Human Services has put in place a procedure to make sure that claims for In-Home Support Services are filed in a timely manner after the State of California denied payment of claims dating back to 2007.

Former developer owes city $45K for barbed-wire fence

A former Gilroy developer who constructed a 9-foot-tall barbed wire fence around his home after he was savagely beaten in 2008 owes the City of Gilroy more than $45,000 in fees that started with a simple $200 citation for his out-of-code safety precaution.

Kinsella contract includes lump sum

The terms of Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella's four-year contract were obtained by the Dispatch Tuesday describing the details of his $42,000 salary increase, which includes 24 days of paid vacation each year and a $1,000 monthly expense allowance.

County prepares to sue pot dispensary

The inevitable courtroom showdown between San Benito County and medical marijuana dispensary Purple Cross Rx is on the horizon, as county lawyers acknowledged this week that they will soon ask a judge to force the closure of the Bolsa Road nonprofit.

Local property owners face new rural fire fee

Rural San Benito County homeowners could pay up to $150 annually after a state board's recent approval of a fire fee to help offset budget cuts that are expected to affect Calfire's suppression efforts.

John Davis has the drive to run for president

As downtown Hollister found out Thursday afternoon, John Davis goes big.

Hollister council prefers 4 districts, 4-year mayoral term

The idea of having an elected mayor in Hollister became closer to reality this week as the City Council reached tentative agreement on some of the terms of the transition away from the current five-member, rotating mayor system now in place.

Pot dispensary hosts holiday food and toy drive

Purple Cross Rx, the medical marijuana dispensary that is battling San Benito County in order to stay open on Bolsa Road, is conducting a holiday toy and food drive through Christmas Eve.

Hospital considers ClearSpot solar option

Hazel Hawkins Hospital is considering following the lead of local schools by adding solar panels to offset energy costs.

City nears finish to work on San Felipe frontage road

A project to re-pave a nearly two-mile portion of a frontage along San Felipe Road in Hollister should be done by the start of December, a city engineer confirmed.

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