Board OKs concessions from law enforcement managers
San Benito County supervisors approved 6 percent in personnel cost concessions from the Law Enforcement Managers on Friday at the second special meeting in one week.
Lieutenant governor candidate makes stop in Hollister
A Republican candidate for lieutenant governor made his view clear on the locally heated matter of fracking. Former state GOP Chairman Ron Nehring, now among challengers to Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom on the June primary ballot, believes petroleum exploration should be wide open and that Democrats are pushing for higher oil and gas prices by opposing fracking.
County weighs how to recoup general plan costs
San Benito County's general plan preliminary draft is anticipated to be released in January with a final price tag of $1.2 million. With the three-year process nearly complete, supervisors are considering a way to collect some of the cost through impact fees.
Judge rules against Project Indian oil site approval
A Monterey County judge this week halted the Project Indian oil development site near Coalinga while citing a lacking environmental review from local officials, according to an announcement from the Center for Biological Diversity, which sued San Benito County.
Rally loss stands at $225K as city tries liquidating T-shirts
Council members heard what City Manager Clint Quilter said
Mayoral candidate profile: Ignacio Velazquez
Ignacio Velazquez wants to bring a business-like approach to Hollister government and remove barriers to help encourage new commerce here.
County board to weigh added funds for grand jury
Supervisors on Tuesday will consider allocating $5,406 to the San Benito County Civil Grand Jury so it can continue functioning through the fiscal year ending June 30.















