Mayor expects city to request multiple bids for newsletter
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez said his idea for a print newsletter is a means to improve Hollister’s communication with the public and prevent the spread of misinformation. He also suggested that staff officials will have to solicit multiple bids before moving forward.
Tax collector hours to remain the same
Though the second installment of San Benito County property taxes was due April 10 – a week previous to the Board of Supervisors’ meeting this past Tuesday – Supervisor Jaime De La Cruz brought forward an agenda item to discuss the tax collector office hours of operation during tax season.
Congressman scheduled to hold town hall meeting Monday
Farr is holding similar events throughout region in the coming
City to take $1 million hit from deal
Hollister's share of cuts to local governments from the state's
Hollister fire loses federal funding for 12 firefighters
The Hollister Fire Department failed to receive a federal grant to continue funding 12 firefighter positions, the city manager confirmed during Monday's council meeting.
San Benito County Sheriff investigates FB post that allegedly threatened local officials
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a social media page that recently posted a political cartoon that allegedly encouraged violence against public officials and their families, according to authorities.
The Facebook page known as “Benito Beet Beat” published the post on Nov. 3....
With RDA’s future in doubt, council transfers properties
The Hollister council this week approved transferring three
McCarthy Street Park to be revitalized
Outdoor gym equipment and handball courts may be in the pipeline for McCarthy Street Park thanks to a nearly $700,000 grant the City of Hollister was recently awarded by the state.
While the process is expected to take up to three years to complete,...
Supervisors appoint 3 members to fill out Tres Pinos water board
San Benito County supervisors unanimously appointed three members to the five-member Tres Pinos Water District board Tuesday.














