Aromas district lauded for openness
The Aromas Water District has been lauded by an outside organization for its transparency.
Santa Clara County asks voters to increase sales tax
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors passed the second and final reading of an ordinance at their meeting Tuesday that asks voters to increase sales tax by one-eighth cent in November. It would increase the local tax rate from 8.375 percent to 8.5 percent. The board voted 4-0, with Supervisor Mike Wasserman absent.
City hones focus on buckled sidewalks, unsafe roads near schools
Hollister officials last week took two steps in what Mayor Ignacio Velazquez referred to as part of efforts to address “infrastructure needs” in the city.
COG seeks residents for bicycle panel
The Council of San Benito County Governments is looking for nine
Local polling places busy on Election Day; sign issues reported
Early voting Tuesday indicated a likely larger turnout than initially expected from the elections office, while some polling places have reported issues with signs being placed illegally within 100 feet of the locations.
City’s homebuyer assistance program hasn’t taken off
Officials shelved the program, set up to help combat the
Insurance dispute prompts cancellation at Hazel Hawkins
Consumers of Aetna Health Insurance in San Benito County haven’t been able to use those plans at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital since the start of the year due to a contract dispute.
Hollister district weighs potential for another bond
The Hollister School District trustees voted 4-0 last week in favor of approving a contract with a campaign consultant to analyze their ability to call for a second general obligation facilities bond.
City altering airport plan to reflect new access
Hollister officials are ready to take the next step toward












