Politics

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Hollister City Council members Monday weren’t comfortable approving a new set of planning department fees – because the current fees weren’t presented with the related documentation.

The City of Hollister is saddled with two of the region’s highest CalPERS employer contribution rates now and into the future with costs exceeding more than $3.1 million next year, according an analysis of 24 local area valuation reports.

Hollister council members Monday voted 4-0 to approve going forward on exclusive talks to sell the city's property in the 400 block of San Benito Street for a multi-use development.

Council members Monday received a fly-by report on the Hollister Municipal Airport. Airport Manager Mike Chambless reported out on capital improvement projects and revenue. “Out of 194 airports in the state of California that are recognized by the (Federal Aviation Administration) and the State of California...

Unofficial, incomplete returns tonight showed one incumbent San Benito County supervisor— Mark Medina in District 1—headed towards election with more than 60 percent of vote, and another— Jaime de La Cruz in District 5—hanging on to a razor-thin margin, according to the county Elections...

Parking ticket fines this week jumped by $3 after the Hollister

The Aromas Water District Board of Directors is set to meet Tuesday and consider voting on an agreement prepared by Caltrans related to the Highway 101 crossing at San Juan Road.

San Juan Bautista’s City Council had given approval to the 2012-13 budget, but will have to go back and re-approve it because officials needed to add an unfunded $382,000 item to the capital improvements list for a future water softener plant.