Updated: Hollister council hires back six firefighters
Hollister council members unanimously approved a resolution to hire six full-time firefighters Monday following the loss of a federal grant that previously funded a dozen positions.
Board of supes ends talks with Hollister for new fire contract
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors formally suspended negotiations with the City of Hollister for the renewal of a contract for fire services.
The 3-2 vote at the board’s April 22 meeting followed the Hollister City Council’s rejection the previous evening of the terms...
Meet the candidates for Mayor of Hollister
With the Nov. 8 election rapidly approaching, this newspaper is committed to helping the voters of Hollister become as informed as possible about the candidates and issues in local races.
In the City of Hollister, voters will elect their mayor and two city council members—in...
Hollister council takes step toward sewer rate reduction
Hollister council members Monday took the first step toward possibly lowering sewer rates by agreeing to request bids on a new rate study.
County, district weigh pursuing safety changes without city
Despite reluctance from some Hollister officials on a partnership, county and San Benito High School District leaders appear intent on moving ahead in addressing safety issues on Nash Road.
Mayor says council violating state law
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez said the Hollister City Council is violating state law by stalling the certification of a petition to place the 400 block of San Benito Street development before voters.
“Once they have verification from the , at the next regular scheduled meeting they...
Supervisor uneasy about state holdup on solar project
Supervisor Margie Barrios on Tuesday claimed the Panoche Valley solar farm project is being held up in Sacramento and she speculated about possible involvement from environmentalists.
