Meet the candidates: Mia Casey
As local political campaigns officially kick off this election season, one of the most high-profile races in San Benito County is for the mayor’s seat in the city of Hollister. Earlier this year, the Hollister City Council voted to extend the two-year term limit...
Doctor praises Farr for proposed hike to local Medicare rates
One local doctor is hopeful proposed legislation will fix a disparity with county Medicare reimbursements he believes are unfair. “Because of this (rate), doctors in Hollister that see Medicare patients get paid 15 percent less than doctors in Gilroy who do the same work,” said Dr. Martin Bress of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital.
Clerk-Recorder fees increase in San Benito
Local residents will soon see higher fees for some services such as applying for a marriage license, filing a fictitious business statement and some other services at the San Benito County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voter’s office.
Governor forgives San Benito County for tax debt
Gov. Jerry Brown's budget includes a provision to forgive San Benito County $3.4 million owed for back taxes, according to the local assemblyman's office.
Health care insurance expands for low-income residents
Federal waiver allows coverage to eligible adults in San Benito,
Supes urge state to make Highway 152 a regional priority
Supervisors this week unanimously approved a resolution urging
County expects to receive 100 inmates in prison release
The San Benito County Jail isn't large. Inmates cramp into
Marty: Lessons learned from Tuesday’s county board races
The votes are essentially all counted for the San Benito County Board of Supervisors and the incumbents all held serve, although each race appears to have a different message. Here is what we learned from Tuesday's races:













