Flores is new mayor of San Juan Bautista
Newly elected City Councilmember Cesar Flores has been appointed the new mayor of San Juan Bautista.
The three new council members—Flores, Leslie Jordan and Mary Vazquez Edge—all voted for Flores’ appointment on Dec.18. Councilmembers John Freeman and Dan DeVries voted against Flores’ appointment.
A vote...
City expects to finish skate park expansion soon
A city official expects crews to complete installation of the new skate park equipment Monday.
After another snag, group abandons effort to recall mayor
The voters who have been trying to recall Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez have abandoned the initiative after their attempts to meet legal noticing requirements failed for the fourth time.
Instead, the mayor’s detractors will focus on finding a candidate to run against Velazquez in the...
Meeting Preview: San Juan council to discuss 5-year capital plan
San Juan Bautista City Council members this week are scheduled to discuss the city's capital plan.
Smoking age going up in unincorporated Santa Clara County
In an effort to curb smoking by local youth, Santa Clara County on Tuesday became the first county in California to raise the purchasing age for tobacco and electronic smoking products from 18 to 21.
Approved county flag design heads to the board
San Benito County could have an approved county flag as soon as
Updated: Board OKs Measure J defense fund, promotion on website
County supervisors Tuesday approved hiring a law firm to defend against Measure J-related litigation, setting up a legal defense fund and soliciting donations on the county website for the effort.
Cut would affect 9 percent of county residents on food stamps
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to cut $40 billion from the SNAP program, or food stamp program. In July, the House voted for a farm bill that separated the SNAP program funding from the larger farm bill.
