Cannery’s summer roar irks neighbors, draws city’s attention
City officials have scheduled a meeting with concerned neighborhood residents complaining about elevated noise coming from the century-old San Benito Foods tomato cannery. It appeared, meanwhile, that the reverberating cannery sounds heard throughout parts of downtown in recent weeks may have subsided Monday after the Free Lance raised questions to city and San Benito Foods officials.
Hospital board to weigh drafts for new districts
The San Benito Health Care District later this month will weigh three draft plans for new districts.
Updated: Officials from county, cities to broach tax options
Hollister and San Benito County officials are set to host a joint meeting to discuss options on a potential sales-tax initiative. San Juan Bautista council members are on board as well.
Mayor to close Vault so he can make rally decisions
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez has had an on-again, off-again status when it comes to making official decisions on the biker rally. On Monday, he announced he is on again and said he will avoid making money on the event so he can take part in the city's decision making.
