Politics

County supervisors Tuesday extended the window for a public hearing related to the county’s temporary cannabis cultivation ordinance. The board’s unanimous decision gave applicants a 180-day extension for the public hearing. A future date for the hearing has yet to be determined. In September 2016, supervisors...

Local planning commissioners discussed roads and transportation at a joint meeting Tuesday. Commissioners from San Benito County, Hollister and San Juan Bautista gave presentations on and discussed capital improvement projects, housing growth, sphere of influence, affordable housing and public transportation. The meeting was discussion only,...

County supervisors Tuesday unanimously selected Vanir Construction Management to oversee the jail expansion project. According to county documents, estimates show a total cost of about $21.5 million with a $5 million budget shortfall. Vanir will enter into negotiations with the county for a contract not...

County supervisors Tuesday could choose a construction contractor for the jail expansion project. Other items on the agenda include finding good cause to delay a public hearing related to the county’s temporary cannabis ordinance and funding another temporary contract position in the Resource Management Agency. Tuesday’s...

Three local planning commissions are expected to hold a joint meeting Tuesday night at the Veteran's Memorial Building. Planning commissioners from Hollister, San Juan Bautista and San Benito County are expected to discuss five topics that include capital improvement projects, plan for housing growth/sphere of influence, rules/responsibilities...

Hollister council members Monday approved a $300,000 loan for an upcoming westside affordable housing project. On March 20, council members awarded $700,000 to the Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association, also known as CHISPA, for a 48-unit senior apartment affordable housing project on Line...

County supervisors Tuesday discussed hiring a lobbyist to represent the board in Sacramento. At an early May meeting, Supervisor Robert Rivas floated the idea of hiring a lobbyist to represent San Benito County at the state level to advocate for local issues. Rivas suggested economic...

County supervisors Tuesday selected a design for a future third fire station. In October 2015, supervisors selected a location on Rosa Morada Road off Fairview Road as the location for Fire Station #3. The new station would cover northern parts of the county, including areas...

Congressman Jimmy Panetta is expected to announce the winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition in Hollister later this week. According to a press release from Panetta's office, the 20th Congressional District representative will announce the winning entry at the Veterans' Memorial Building on Thursday...

Hollister council members Monday received a report on ways to treat the city’s industrial wastewater facility, including the once proposed floating island concept. In February 2015, city officials held a special meeting to hear from Mokelumne Hill-based Floating Islands West, LLC. The company’s wastewater treatment...