Cannabis business denied reconsideration
The Hollister City Council chose Tuesday night not to revisit a former medical cannabis business applicant after the owner asked for another chance. Additionally, two appeal hearings for California Finest and LLXP Corporation were pushed to the next council meeting on February 5.
Eric Hecht,...
Rivas officially runs for state assembly
San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas has officially announced that he is entering the contest for the 30th District seat in the California Assembly, which includes the Salinas Valley and Big Sur, San Benito County, Watsonville, Gilroy and Morgan Hill.
His campaign will focus...
Panetta issues statement on DACA renewal
Congressman Jimmy Panetta released a statement Sunday in response to the Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services’ compliance with a federal court order to reopen application renewals for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
“While this decision is welcome news, it...
Robert Rivas to seek state assembly seat
San Benito County District 3 Supervisor Robert Rivas said this week he intends to run for California State Assembly District 30.
“I am a lifelong resident of this region and I will work tirelessly to make sure the 30th Assembly District has a strong advocate...
Commission investigates Klauer conflicts
Hollister Vice Mayor Karson Klauer is currently under investigation by a state commission for potential conflicts of interest related to city council votes on cannabis businesses.
Resident Gary Cameron filed a sworn complaint in August 2017 with the California Fair Political Practices Commission, which oversees...
2018 primary elections on the horizon
It feels like only yesterday that San Benito County voters filled out ballots on Election Day, but later this year residents will do it again as the 2018 political season kicks off with the June 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
The deadline to file for all...
Leaders list goals for the new year
The new year is here and with it comes a fresh set of responsibilities and challenges in San Benito County. Roads still need to be repaired, cannabis policies remain under discussion and much debate remains on economic development policies.
Here is what local elected officials...
City clerk certified by international institution
Hollister Interim City Clerk Christine Black recently earned the Master Municipal Clerk designation awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Inc.
“It has been a lot of classes and training, Athenian dialogues and regional meetings,” said Black on Tuesday, who expects to receive her...
Officials discuss 2017 challenges
Hollister, San Juan Bautista and San Benito County faced numerous challenges this year that ranged from rampant growth in the cannabis industry to tainted water to wrecked roads.
In the second part of this multi-part series, your elected officials shared their thoughts with the Free...
