Cruz to drop election challenge
Supervisor Bob Cruz's wife plans to drop a lawsuit disputing results from the District 5 election, setting the stage for his departure from the board in January and leaving Supervisor-elect Jaime De La Cruz one step closer to securing the seat.
Meet the candidates: Assembly District 29
Running for California State Assembly District 29 are Stephanie Castro and incumbent Assemblymember Robert Rivas.
The boundaries for District 29 changed considerably as a result of the 2020 redistricting process. The new district includes all of San Benito County, eastern Monterey County and portions of...
With boosted incentives, locals dash to remove grass
San Benito County residents are buying in to a turf removal program put together by the local water conservation agency.
Retired city worker joins planning commission
The Hollister City Council recently ratified the appointment of Carol Lenoir as a planning commissioner.
County reviewing service contracts to cut costs
County supervisors have instructed staff officials to examine ways to potentially bring down the cost of outside contracts for services, with a close look at a $1 million contract for medical care at the county jail.
County explores evaluation of future fire options
County supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the release of a request for proposal to examine and evaluate future fire service options.











