Legislation opens door for motorized use at Clear Creek
While they have fought against a federal agency for years, advocates pushing for Clear Creek Management Area’s reopening might get a chance to sidestep their foe at the Bureau of Land Management through newly introduced legislation. And while the door is now cracked open for long-dormant motorized vehicle use – supporters hope sometime in 2013 – the bill also appears to target an expansion to Clear Creek’s current boundaries comprising 63,000 acres.
Hollister’s City Hall drama reaches ‘Pantsuit Nation’
The public anger that led to the resignation of Hollister’s city manager candidate hasn’t subsided— it’s gone viral.
In his Nov. 15 resignation letter, Interim City Manager Paul Eckert said he had been the victim of a “witch-hunt” and warned that he “will likely take...
County officials again push for statewide cougar count
At the request of the San Benito County Fish and Game Advisory
New councilman forced to resign due to move
Hollister Councilman Roy Sims moved just outside of his district and must resign from his seat.
Sims, the District 4 councilman, was elected in November to one of four council members joining the mayor on the dais.
“I will no longer be able to be on...
County using $374K from stimulus to buy new buses
San Benito County transportation officials have slated $374,000
Hollister council keeps rally hopes alive in 3-2 vote
It looks like the Hollister council is willing to give another kick-start to the faltering motorcycle rally.
State rule change hurts county chances for CDBG funds
For the first time in 30 years, San Benito County may be ineligible to apply for the federal community development block grant due to changes in the requirements by the state, which administers the grants. This year, the state implemented a rule that counties or cities that have received a grant in 2012-13 will not be eligible to apply for an additional grant in 2013-14 unless they have spent and completed 50 percent of the current year's grant before the notice of application is released.
County board endorses Farr push to reopen Clear Creek
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday declared support for a bill aiming to reopen Clear Creek National Recreation Area.
Supervisors at their 9 a.m. Tuesday meeting approved a letter of support for H.R. 1838 introduced by Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel, in April 2015. The bill passed...
