With $75K annual deficit for veterans building, city weighs options
With the Veterans Memorial Building facing about a $75,000 annual operating deficit, Hollister officials have been in talks with local veterans groups about the potential for the organizations to take on operations and maintenance of the property.
City, county polish images with public funds before election
County officials said they wanted to polish the local government’s image by hiring a communications consultant for $55,000, but this week’s move with public funds happened months before voters will decide on two crucial sales tax proposals affecting the county’s financial future.
Opposition brews against Fairview Road housing project
The county is moving ahead in processing the proposed 206-home Roberts Ranch project off Fairview Road, but neighboring Cielo Vista development homeowners are continuing to put up a fight.
City vies for grant to fund Park Hill trail
The City of Hollister is applying for grant funds with the hope of using them toward a trail project at Vista Park Hill.
CAO recommends end to furloughs, step freezes
In a preliminary budget presented to the San Benito County Board of Supervisors at a special meeting Tuesday, County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa called for keeping the “status quo” in most departments.
