Convicted of embezzlement, jailed ex-cop collects pension
Convicted ex-cop Ray Wood has a safety net – courtesy of taxpayers and his own contributions toward the state retirement system – to help pay off the restitution he owes for embezzling from the local police union.
Environmentalists protest against new highway nodes
A group of environmentalists known as Preserve Our Rural Communities, a grassroots group in San Benito County, took over a small section of the Superior Court parking lot on Tuesday morning.
Organizer Andy Hsia-Coron took the lead on Jan. 5 in what was a peaceful...
Transit to advertise on buses, stops
The local transit agency has decided to sell advertising on its
City weighs further restrictions on number of fireworks booths
Hollister City Council members Monday will consider a proposal to put further restrictions on nonprofit-run booths selling the "safe and sane" variety of fireworks.
County weighs tax district for parks, library
The San Benito County supervisors gave direction to the county parks and recreation commissioners to begin hosting public meetings to look at options for a community services district that would fund future projects.
City working out fire response deal with Panoche solar firm
Hollister council members Monday will consider a contract to provide emergency response services to the Panoche Valley Solar Project.
SHBS confirms Ramirez as new principal
San Benito High School District trustees unanimously appointed Adrian Ramirez as principal out of closed session at the board meeting this week, confirmed Superintendent John Perales.
Oil ordinance delayed for publication mandate
San Benito County supervisors were forced to delay approval of an updated oil and gas well ordinance Tuesday due to a public notice requirement.
