Letter: Councilman claims supervisor’s brother made threat over fire vote
Hollister City Councilman Doug Emerson submitted this letter to the editor. Look back for a story on the matter.
Water Cooler: Like idea for ‘floating islands’ sewer pond?
Panelists answered the following: Do you like the idea for a “Floating Islands” concept at Hollister’s industrial sewer pond—mostly used by the San Benito Foods cannery—which uses natural plants and bacteria instead of aerators to treat the waste?
Supervisor: ‘I had no idea’ about brother’s alleged threat on fire vote
City Councilman Doug Emerson contends that the brother of Supervisor Robert Rivas threatened to have his sibling reverse a vote for a $3.4 million fire contract if the Hollister official did not prompt a cancellation to San Juan Bautista’s recent town hall meeting over the proposed merger.
Sheriff’s office in slow pursuit of modern headquarters
Imagine if detectives at a modern sheriff’s office worked out of a closet, with just enough room to jam a desk in there.
New wine room coming to Hollister
The Hollister City Council approved an ABC liquor license for the upcoming Epicenter Wine Room in downtown Hollister.
According to the staff report, San Andreas Beverage Company, LLC applied for a winegrower type two license.
The new wine tasting spot will be located at 620 San...
City crews address ‘fairly minimal’ storm impacts
There have been “fairly minimal” impacts from the overnight storms in Hollister as it pertains to the city’s public works department and its response, Hollister’s public works chief said Friday morning.
