Local politics roundup: July 2017
State attorney general consulted over 400 block
The Hollister City Council is still on recess, but there’s activity at city hall. City Clerk Tom Graves is validating signatures for the 400 block petition that Mayor Ignacio Velazquez submitted for certification earlier this month, after leading...
Cannabis shops request another hearing
Cannabis was not on the agenda for the Hollister City Council meeting Monday, but that did not stop three dispensary applicants from requesting reconsideration.
Last week, the city leaders approved just one—out of two—possible medical cannabis dispensaries. Purple Cross Rx received the go-ahead, while three...
Judge rules against pot shop in county lawsuit
It looks like the party is over for Purple Cross Rx, the medical marijuana dispensary embroiled in a legal battle with the county since opening on Bolsa Road in late 2010.
Most San Benito campaign cash goes to incumbents and ballot measures
The hotly contested races—and the incumbents—attracted the most contributions in San Benito County’s primary election campaigns, according to the latest reports filed with the Elections Office.
Nearly $90,000 had been raised through Feb. 15 in the campaigns surrounding Measure K, a referendum on the commercial...
County voters at polls are keen on sheriff race
Despite a generally slow day at the polls, one of the locations
Education office rejects petition for special election
The county superintendent of schools affirmed a commissioned attorney’s legal opinion rejecting a petition for a special election over a seat on the Hollister School District Board of Trustees. The decision means appointed Trustee Mike Baldwin will keep his seat.
