Committee passes ‘Clean Water for All’ bills
On World Water Day, March 22, the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials passed three bills that aim to protect the state’s water sources and access, according to a press release from Assemblymember Robert Rivas.
The first piece of legislation, Assembly Bill 2106,...
Opposition grows against development on downtown corner
Opposition to a proposed development on the city’s open green space at Fourth and San Benito streets has mounted, particularly on social media, before a decision Monday that could determine the fate of the cornerstone downtown plot.
Election recap: Landslides, razor-thin race define primary
Barring a miracle, incumbent District 1 Supervisor Margie Barrios has squeaked by a challenger who campaigned on a message that county leaders have not done enough to reduce the size of government.
Supervisors delay public safety layoffs
The San Benito County supervisors agreed to delay the layoffs for public safety employees at the June 19 meeting, where they agreed to make the layoffs effective on Aug. 15 instead of July 1.
Road to reelection is through Snow for Velazquez
Hollister doesn't have quite the crowd running for mayor as it did two years ago.
Updated: Hollister mayor wins second term
The initial voting results are in and the unofficial figures show incumbent Ignacio Velazquez will keep his title as the City of Hollister’s mayor for another two years.
