Talk over floating islands, tomato waste heats up
Hollister council members Monday received a report on ways to treat the city’s industrial wastewater facility, including the once proposed floating island concept.
In February 2015, city officials held a special meeting to hear from Mokelumne Hill-based Floating Islands West, LLC. The company’s wastewater treatment...
Latest results on Measure Q, R vote
The latest results in the Nov. 8 election continue to reinforce the voters’ majority opposition to the tightest restrictions on growth and development.
Measure Q has been soundly rejected, with 56.49% of ballots, or 8,865 voters casting “No” votes, according to results posted the night...
City on track to face $7.1M deficit after Measure T
A mid-year budget review for Hollister council members this week
Updated: City spent $795k on credit cards in 2014-15
The City of Hollister issues credit cards to 105 of 142 budgeted employees, and expenses on such charges totaled $794,681 for the 2014-15 fiscal year, according to records obtained by the Free Lance.
County officials broach upgrades to computer systems
In a special retreat meeting, the board of supervisors held a “brainstorming” session Tuesday on ways to replace old technological systems with new infrastructure and reform efficiency of county agencies, among other items.
Velazquez takes oath as Hollister’s first at-large mayor
Ignacio Velazquez recited the oath of office Monday night and was sworn in as Hollister's first at-large mayor.
