Politics

Despite state and federal agencies still holding proverbial keys to their project, investors behind a Panoche Valley solar farm have already spent about $50 million on pre-construction and application efforts, a spokeswoman for the endeavor confirmed Monday.

As Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital administrators are courting potential buyers or partners to pull the financially ailing hospital from the verge of bankruptcy, a local political organization is calling for more transparency in the process.  HHMH spokesperson Frankie Gallagher this week said the hospital has...

Incumbent Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez was ahead against challenger Keith Snow for the third consecutive time on Tuesday after initial results were released.

There won’t be much competition for seats on the San Benito County Office of Education this June, as the only seats up for re-election will be filled by three incumbents.

San Benito County and the First Amendment Coalition reached a settlement in a case involving a social media page that posted content that was allegedly threatening toward local officials and their families.  Under the settlement, which was announced Dec. 5, the county agreed to withdraw...

If the early results hold up, Hollister will have a new mayor for the first time in more than a decade.  As of Nov. 9, according to Nov. 8 election results posted on the San Benito County Elections page, Mia Casey is leading the race...