Police chief lauds approved upgrades to parks
Police Chief David Westrick lauded upcoming park improvements as “awesome” and envisioned a possible turnaround for Park Hill in particular with a new playground structure on the way, more cleanup work and increased patrols.
Candidates bring business approach to county board race
Two candidates looking to succeed Supervisor Margie Barrios on the county board representing District 1 both bring a business-like approach to their candidacies.
Judge rules against ex-official Scagliotti in 11-year-old case
A judge has ruled in favor of an attorney who sued former Supervisor Richard Scagliotti in October 2003—while ordering him to pay $237,500—and concluded the ex-official had a conflict of interest on a development decision and failed to properly report a series of financial conflicts.
What’s Fueling Hollister’s High Pump Prices?
Experts suggest sales volume and competition may be to blame,
San Benito library hours to extend on Fridays
San Benito County supervisors approved a resolution at this week’s board meeting to extend Friday hours of operation at the San Benito County Free Library by four hours.
Rivas re-elected as Assembly Speaker
Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.
“I am filled with great pride...
Development, rezoning measures on track for failure at Nov. 8 polls
Measure Q, a hotly contested ballot question that would have required future voter approvals for many new construction projects in San Benito County, appears headed toward defeat.
Early, unofficial results of the Nov. 8 election, posted to the county’s elections site, show that “No” votes...
