Politics

Hollister council members this week OK’d Interim Fire Chief Mike O’Connor as the full-time fire chief. O’Connor assumed the interim post in April and has overseen the transition of county fire services from Calfire to the Hollister Fire Department.

San Benito County’s Health and Human Services Agency just got a face lift in the form of a new, easy-to-use website, according to a press release from the group.

With help from a federal grant, the local fire department is getting necessary funds to pay for a new fire tender costing nearly $600,000.

Californians that partake in cannabis use in their off-work down time will have more employment protections beginning Jan. 1 thanks to new laws.   Assembly Bill 2188 is an amendment to the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act and prohibits employers from discriminating against a worker...

San Benito County supervisors addressed two closed session items after concerns arose from local residents at a special board meeting Tuesday morning. The items were listed on the agenda as a public employee appointment regarding the assistant county administrative officer in the morning, followed by a public employee appointment regarding the county administrative officer in the afternoon.

Hollister City Council members reappointed two members for two

San Benito County officials are considering whether to spend $55,000 to improve communications with the public and get active on social media.

A state recording made it official Thursday when Caltrans handed over ownership of Hollister's main street to the city.