Updated: Airport runway grant tops $3 million
Congressman Sam Farr's office Tuesday announced a grant award for more than $3 million going toward runway repairs at the Hollister airport.
Updated: Mayor wants to contract out attorney work, but faces pushback
In light of City Attorney Stephanie Atigh’s upcoming departure, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez indicated he wants to move toward a contract arrangement for legal services instead of hiring a new, permanent city attorney.
Hollister barred from obtaining federal block grants
For several years the city has been ineligible for annual,
Country Rose owners change mind on move
Country Rose Cafe will not rent the space formerly occupied by
Councilwoman clarifies stance on pay votes
Councilwoman Pauline Valdivia clarified her position regarding a recent recusal from considering a city compensation proposal. She underscored in an interview with the Free Lance that she recused herself on a particular vote last month – the four other council members rejected it  – because the item related directly to her family members’ respective classifications as employees as opposed to a general pay matter.
Supes consider changing 1% growth-cap ordinance
A majority of public speakers at today's San Benito County Board
Governor vetoes farmworker overtime bill
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would
After fatality, official bemoans lacking helmets, parental supervision
City Councilwoman Mickie Luna reacted after the fatal accident Monday—involving a bus that struck a boy on a bicycle—by pointing out that many users of the nearby skate park facility neglect to wear helmets, as required by law.
