Point-Counterpoint: SBC’s GOP chair makes case for McCain
By Marvin Jones, in support of John McCain for president:
Hollister halts alcohol sales in rally area at midnight
Hollister council members Monday voted 4-0 in closed session to require bars in the downtown motorcycle rally area to halt alcohol sales at midnight during the three-day event.
Clerk corrects statement on Amazon ranking
The county's auditor Tuesday erred when he told supervisors that Amazon.com has become the No. 1 generator of sales tax in unincorporated San Benito County.
Planning commission supports Del Webb project
San Benito County planning commissioners Wednesday supported the Del Webb planned community at San Juan Oaks and sent the consideration to supervisors.
District to appoint trustee replacement
Hollister School District trustees voted this week to make a provisional appointment instead of calling a special election to fill a vacant position after their board president resigned in late August.
First woman elected to county board, Bowling, passes away
Rita M. Bowling, the first woman elected to the San Benito County Board of Supervisors who went on to serve four terms, has died. She was 76.
City to shift some RDA payouts into other funding sources
As the Hollister Redevelopment Agency prepares to shut its doors for good Feb. 1, officials are readying to find other funding sources to fill a gap that includes hundreds of thousands of dollars allocated annually from the RDA toward the general city workforce.
County puts 30 jobs on the chopping block
Supervisors this week voted 3-2 to recommend the county administrative officer begin the necessary steps to eliminate nearly 30 positions from the budget.














