State rep: Enhanced extraction common; oil companies slow to report
A top official with the California Department of Conservation addressed the county board Tuesday about enhanced oil recovery practices – in light of Measure J on the coming ballot – while noting about half of state oil production is from extraction methods targeted in the proposed ban but that smaller petroleum companies are slow in reporting required well data.
Supes OK $2.7M property purchase for 3 departments
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday approved the $2.73 million
Alejo’s mascot ban gains national notoriety
Local Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s busy legislative session culminated with the governor signing 16 of his bills, including a nationally spotlighted ban against the use of “Redskins” as a mascot in California public schools.
Grand Jury report finds room for improvement
The final report of the San Benito County Grand Jury found no
City, county panel unity cracks amid questions
The local cities and county’s attempt to cooperate through a special committee isn’t going as smoothly as planned.
Hollister council to mull 12.5 percent cut, layoffs
Facing a large audience of concerned employees, a somber
