Preview: City to consider police reserve unit
The Hollister council Monday will consider a proposal to establish a police reserve unit in the city, according to the agenda for the meeting.
City names dog park after the late Jerry Gabe
The city is naming its dog park after the late Jerry Gabe, an aircraft enthusiast who spent much of his free time at the neighboring airport.
Hernandez to face Lofgren in Nov. 5 runoff for U.S. Congress
Longtime U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren cruised to a commanding lead as ballots were counted for the March 5 primary election.
Lofgren, who is running for her 15th term in office, will face Hollister resident Peter Hernandez—the only Republican in the five-candidate primary field—in a runoff...
Both sides to make cases at Measure E forum Wednesday
Four local nonprofits are hosting a Measure E forum Wednesday to offer both sides of the proposal opportunities to make their cases for and against the proposed extension to a 1 percent sales tax.
Solar project cut again
San Benito County Supervisors received a disconcerting update about the Panoche Valley Solar Farm on Tuesday.
“They raped and pillaged us again,” Supervisor Jerry Muenzer said about the 26,000-acre solar project in San Benito County that promised to generate 399 megawatts of electricity for...
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.
