Politics

It might not be an anomaly most years, but the San Benito River

The proposed plan for a wetlands in Hollister is evaporating and

Hollister Councilman Jim Gillio last weekend announced his candidacy for San Benito County District 4 Supervisor, challenging Supervisor Jerry Muenzer. Muenzer said Monday that he intends to seek re-election to a third four-year term on the board of supervisors. “I am running for supervisor because I...

A new initiative to put land use decisions in the hands of San Benito County residents is currently circulating, the latest political effort by slow-growth advocates in the area. The Empower Voters to Make Land Use Decisions Initiative would amend the county’s General Plan to...

Hollister council members Tuesday approved the donation of a 24-year-old fire engine to a Mexican town's fire department.

People ask Sheriff Darren Thompson all the time if the county deports illegal immigrants who are arrested.

Current Monterey County Supervisor and former Watsonville Mayor Luis Alejo announced Monday his decision not to run for State Senate. Instead, Alejo has decided to focus on the pressing needs facing Monterey County. “Over the last year, I have really grown into my new job...

The San Benito County Water District board last week approved shifting the head manager’s $20,000 health allocation into his base salary, taking it to $214,000 annually.

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PACHECO RESERVOIR EXPANSION PROJECT The Hollister City Council unanimously approved sending their support letter with an amendment to bring up the inclusion of a possible recreation component. The $800 million dam project - proposed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District -  would expand the reservoir...