Council OKs grant funds for K-9 unit, adoption trailer
Hollister council members Tuesday approved grant funds to pay for a new adoption trailer in the animal control division and a K-9 unit for the police department.
Water district calls for voluntary conservation
The San Benito County Water District on Tuesday voted unanimously to issue a resolution declaring an emergency water shortage condition in the county and impose a fee for water overuse.
Measure J sides at odds over campaign’s use of editorial
A Measure J proponent is concerned opponents’ advertisements are using “unfounded claims” – particularly the no side’s portrayal of a May editorial published in the Free Lance – while a vice president with the opposition’s ad agency contended the yes side has been misleading by largely focusing its message on fracking, one component of a broader initiative.
Updated: Bill coauthored by Alejo would allow non-citizens on juries
Luis Alejo co-authored legislation that passed the Assembly on Thursday and would allow lawful non-citizens to serve jury duty. Read what the San Benito County assemblyman has to say about the proposal.
County officials concerned about added security cost at courthouse
County supervisors are considering whether to appeal to the state for help in providing funds necessary to increase security personnel – as required by the state – upon the opening of the new courthouse.
City orders weed abatement on 322 parcels
The City of Hollister's annual push is underway to have property
County declares pot club a public nuisance
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Friday officially
