High school’s $42.5M bond officially set for June ballot
A $42.5 million bond aimed at upgrading classrooms and other facilities at San Benito High School passed its final hurdle this week and will appear on the June 3 primary ballot.
Dinner organizer asks council to name downtown plot ‘Marley Holte Plaza’
The co-chairman of the Marley Holte Holiday Dinners asked Hollister council members Monday to name the grassy lot in the 400 block of San Benito Street as "Marley Holte Plaza" to honor the late Good Samaritan.
Police chief lauds approved upgrades to parks
Police Chief David Westrick lauded upcoming park improvements as “awesome” and envisioned a possible turnaround for Park Hill in particular with a new playground structure on the way, more cleanup work and increased patrols.
Decision delayed for air show scheduling change
Airport Director Mike Chambless believes the sky might be falling for the Hollister Airshow – unless council members schedule a date soon for 2013.
Feds OK funds for 2 bridge projects in SBC
Federal funds have been approved for two bridge replacement
Mayor attempted to have city manager fired over spills
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez in a September meeting pushed to have other council members fire City Manager Bill Avera over two wastewater spills last summer into the San Benito River bed, according to a source familiar with the consideration.
Survey: Inflation a top priority among Latino voters
Housing costs and inflation are the top concerns for California's 9 million Latino registered voters, according to a report issued Sept. 10 by the Latino Community Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to Latino voter engagement.
Although some blame political candidates for high costs, most blame...
