Politics

A Hollister councilman pointed out that a tensely debated appointment to the local multi-agency transit board was left off a meeting agenda on Sept. 17 when the vote occurred—which would represent a violation of the state open meetings law.

Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.  Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.  “I am filled with great pride...

Congressman Jimmy Panetta, headed to an 80-20 victory in his first re-election bid, isn’t going to be putting his feet up in the next few weeks while waiting for his Democratic Party to take control of the 116th U.S. House of Representatives. One of Congress’...

Police Chief David Westrick pointed out that skateboarding is strictly prohibited at the Veterans Memorial Building and he gives officers discretion on enforcement, in light of complaints from an American Legion leader's complaints about it.

Hollister council members received a report this week on business license fees for event vendors. Staff officials Monday requested interpretation of the fees charged to vendors at events like the downtown farmers’ market and motorcycle rally. “We’re asking the city council to interpret the code,” said...

Although voters will make the decision on the November ballot for an extension to the 1 percent sales tax, the city’s first at-large mayor – if the measure passes – would be tasked with leading council members in deciding how to best spend the $3.2 million annually.

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Local voters have chosen to slow the growth in San Benito County, opted for a new mayor and two new city council members in Hollister and delivered mixed views on their desired future for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, according to the latest Nov. 5...

Developers will have to pay more toward upkeep of roads starting in a couple of months.