Updated: County OKs separation deal with First 5
Required as part of First 5 San Benito becoming an independent entity separate from the county, the board of supervisors unanimously approved a separation agreement and a contract for a parent health educator going forward.
Supervisors approve growth control initiative
Ignoring pleas from farmers and ranchers to place a growth
Premiere Cinemas in Hollister gets a bathroom break
It's as clear as clean water: Hollister movie-goers are just fine holding off until home before they use the restroom.
BLM announces decision on Clear Creek closure
Six years after closing off the popular off-road attraction in San Benito County, Clear Creek Management Area, the Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday it had released its decision calling for most of the public lands to remain closed permanently.
Supes preview: County eligible for foreclosure funds
Of the $3.9 billion, California will receive $529 million from
Southside Road homeless shelter idea stirs debate
While receiving an update on the local homeless situation—including a census showing a staggering increase in the local population—some supervisors showed they continue leaning toward using a Southside Road location for a permanent shelter.
Group requests Gavilan stop use of bonds funds for police academy
Eight local residents, including three county supervisors, endorsed a letter sent to Gavilan College officials requesting they cease approval or any use of $17 million in Measure E funds – toward a police academy project – approved by district voters in 2004 for satellite campuses.
Election Profiles: Read about the 4 candidates for Hollister mayor
The following are links to profiles published Friday on the four candidates for Hollister mayor:













