Trustee questions Gavilan College’s use of $108M bond
Gavilan College Trustee Tony Ruiz is concerned San Benito County isn't getting its share of funding from the $108 million dollar bond meant to improve college facilities and secure land for satellite campuses in Coyote Valley and San Benito County.
Mayor reverses course, plans to vote on motorcycle rally
In light of a ruling from the Fair Political Practices Commission, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez has reversed course and plans to take part in the decision on a prospective motorcycle rally.
With final OK, fire deal takes effect June 23
Hollister City Council members Monday night approved the final piece to the puzzle on a long-discussed fire contract involving Hollister, San Benito County and San Juan Bautista.
District 2 candidates lead the way in campaign donations
Candidates have submitted their required campaign finance documents for activity in recent months, while the county elections office made them available this week.
Water Cooler: Should public safety workers get better pensions?
Louise Ledesma: “No, public safety workers probably should be able to retire earlier than other government workers because of physical requirements necessary for their jobs. I don't think anyone should be able to collect more money when they are retired than when they were working. At 3% for each year worked, a person would only have to 34 years. Actually less because retirement plans usually give COLAs."
Newcomers take the oath for San Benito County offices
Newcomers replaced three prominent and longtime county officials
