Updated: After attention drawn, Confederate flag coming down
The red, white and blue of the Confederate flag located on private property off Southside Road in rural Hollister will be coming down this evening, said its owner, Michael Zgragen.
Pride 2012: ‘Spirit of service’ in the family
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How will Robert Rivas lead the California Assembly?
The key to understanding new Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas’ leadership might be his severe childhood stutter.
Growing up, he often had his ears open more than his mouth. Now, Rivas said Wednesday in an interview hosted by the Sacramento Press Club, his greatest strength is...
Building permit activity picks up at city, county
Building permits issued for single-family and multifamily homes this year are up from 2013 so far and are expected to be at a peak since 2011.
SBHS board allows use of dogs to find contraband
San Benito High School trustees this week approved a board policy to allow the use of trained dogs to find contraband materials on campus, according to Tricia Cooper, the administrative assistant to the superintendent who takes minutes at the meetings.
Hollister council approves transfer of veterans building
The Hollister City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday to transfer management of the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister to the local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
